The Trail of Records Video Series provides an overview of the organic recordkeeping process for seeds, seedlings and planting stock; planting and production; input materials; harvest and storage inventory; and sales and transactions.
Resources Category: Organic Certification
Find detailed information on the organic certification process. Understand the requirements, documentation, and steps needed to achieve certified organic status for your farm or products.
The Trail of Records: Recordkeeping Guide for Organic Crop Certification
This guide provides an overview of the required recordkeeping for certified organic crop operations broken down into the following sections: Seeds, Planting Stock, and Seedling Records Planting and Production Activity Records Input Material Records Harvest and Storage Inventory Records Sales and Transactions Records The guide includes recommendations for recordkeeping templates for each section.
Organic Farming and Certification Considerations for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Farmers
Discover what it takes to achieve organic certification in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Hear directly from a panel of experienced farmers as they share their motivations and offer practical tips for those interested in transitioning to organic practices. This webinar was hosted by Florida Organic Growers, University of Puerto Rico and Virgin… Continue reading Organic Farming and Certification Considerations for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Farmers
FAQs for Transitioning Producers
This FAQ sheet answers the common questions about transitioning to organic for crop and livestock producers.
Crop Planning Template and Info Guide
This crop plan is a template made from the existing systems at Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center’s production farm for the last 20+ years. It’s intended to ease the winter planning process and take some of the guess work out of crop planning.
Podcast: Spring Creek Food Hub in NW Arkansas (Episode 27)
Anthony and Nena from the Spring Creek Food Hub join us today to answer the question: Should I get certified. It’s a tough question with no simple answers. Visit the Spring Creek Food Hub Online Interested in selling to the Spring Creek Food Hub, talk to Nena Hammer at: nhammer@springcreekfoodhub.org.
An Introduction to Organic Farming and Production in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Webinar
In this webinar hosted by Florida Organic Growers, join University of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands Farmers Alliance for an overview of organic agriculture and opportunities in these regions.
Organic 101 Fact Sheet
This factsheet provides information on the benefits of organic farming and steps to certification.
Organic Trade Association’s National TOPP Project Overview
In 2023, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) was selected as a National Partner for the U.S. Agriculture Department’s (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), a key component of USDA’s broad multi-agency push to expand organic agriculture by providing more direct support and technical assistance to producers across the United States. This work is supported through the… Continue reading Organic Trade Association’s National TOPP Project Overview
Organic Trade Association’s TOPP Project Homepage
In 2023, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) was selected as a National Partner for the U.S. Agriculture Department’s (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), a key component of USDA’s broad multi-agency push to expand organic agriculture by providing more direct support and technical assistance to producers across the United States. This work is supported through the… Continue reading Organic Trade Association’s TOPP Project Homepage