This video is a 3 minute introduction to Windy N Ranch, a certified organic livestock operation located in Ellensburg, WA.
Resources Category: Organic Livestock Certification
Certified Livestock Shorts – Cosmic Apple Gardens
This video is a 3-minute introduction to Cosmic Apple Gardens, a certified organic livestock operation located in Victor, ID. Check out NW TOPP’s 15-minute video on this operation – which more dives into the production details – at this link.
Organic Livestock and Poultry Standard Handbook (Strengthening Organic Systems)
This guide provides quick reference tools for inspectors and reviewers relating to changes under OLPS for the implementation date of January 2, 2025.
Intro to Organic Certification Fact Sheet
2-page fact sheet providing a general introduction to the organic certification process, including eligibility, process, and general timeline.
Calculating Dry Matter Intake from Pasture
This training guides producers through the National Organic Program definitions and regulations surrounding ruminant grazing on pasture. This training also explains how to calculate dry matter intake from pasture to ensure compliance with regulations.
Webinar: Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Livestock Farmers
Are you considering the transition to organic farming for your livestock farm and or interested in improving the return on investment for your organic farm through markets? Join us for an insightful virtual webinar designed to help you understand the economic potential of organic markets and equip you with the tools to evaluate your own… Continue reading Webinar: Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Livestock Farmers
Preparing for Your Organic Inspection Webinar
In this webinar, Florida Organic Growers (FOG) and the Southeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program (SE TOPP) share information on navigating organic inspections successfully. Understanding what to expect during inspections is crucial for maintaining compliance and ensuring the integrity of your organic products. This workshop provides invaluable insights and practical tips to help you prepare… Continue reading Preparing for Your Organic Inspection Webinar
Introduction to Organic Certification for Beginning Farmers
Nicole Dehne, Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF) Certification Director, shares an overview of the organic certification process.
Bite by Bite: Organic Certification Made Simple
In this multi-part video series, farmers discuss their firsthand experiences with obtaining organic certification—and why they decided to pursue it. Small video segments show viewers how the USDA organic regulations translate to practices on the ground by following a direct market farmer on his journey through the organic certification process. The video also provides a… Continue reading Bite by Bite: Organic Certification Made Simple
What to Expect at an Organic Livestock Farm Inspection
This producer-focused video series allows crop and livestock operators to “experience” an inspection firsthand and better prepare for their own inspections. This two-part series follows an organic inspector for a mock inspection of real-life organic farmers, one growing vegetables in South Carolina and the other raising livestock in Georgia, showing producers what to expect at… Continue reading What to Expect at an Organic Livestock Farm Inspection