This webinar focuses on the What, Why and How of Organic: how to certify organic, choosing a certifier, approved products, crop and livestock considerations, the organic transition period, and documentation requirements. Presenters include: Alex Cacciari of Michigan TOPP and Seeley Farm Katie Brandt of Michigan TOPP and the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Kim Williams-Guillén of Michigan… Continue reading HOW to Certify Organic? (Michigan State University-OFTP)
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.
Organic Recordkeeping Templates (Grand Traverse Conservation District-Michigan)
Exploring Organic – Additional Certification Options (Grand Traverse Conservation District-Michigan)
Hear from three Michigan farmers about why they chose to pursue various certifications in addition to USDA Organic for their farm, how the certification experience has been, and what the certification has meant for their farm and marketing efforts.
Is Organic Right for my Farm? (Grand Traverse Conservation District-Michigan)
Learn from a panel of farmers who are currently certified organic, or have been in the past, about their decisions to certify. The panel features a mix of farm types, including livestock and crop production.
Organic Farming, Certified or Not (Grand Traverse Conservation District-Michigan)
Gain insight of approaches to farm sustainability by integrating organic practices into your farming system. Some may seek certification, but that depends on your markets and drive.
Organic Recordkeeping (Grand Traverse Conservation District-Michigan)
Learn about key components of organic recordkeeping and how to be prepared for an organic inspection.
Organic Inspection Overview (Iowa Organic Association)
How to Apply for Organic Certification Cost-Share (Iowa Organic Association)
Alexandra Petrovits with MOSA shared the process to apply for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). You can apply to the OCCSP at your local FSA office. If you need help finding your FSA office you can find it at this link: https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/loca…
Organic Seed Search Requirements (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)
Joe from the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food (CAFF) reviews the recordkeeping seed search requirements for crops planted each year.
Organic Recordkeeping: Seed Records (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)
Joe from the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food (CAFF) reviews the recordkeeping requirements for seed records on organic crop farms. Learn more about organic production at https://arkansasorganicag.uada.edu/ RESOURCES: LIST OF ORGANIC CERTIFIERS WORKING IN ARKANSAS: https://app.box.com/s/farfyllx6eig2h0… DOCUMENTATION FORMS FOR ORGANIC CROP AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS by Ann Baier, NCAT/ATTRA: https://attra.ncat.org/publication/do… GUIDE FOR ORGANIC CROP PRODUCERS… Continue reading Organic Recordkeeping: Seed Records (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)