In this video, Shiloh Avery of Tumbling Shoals Farm in North Carolina discusses the evolution of her certified organic vegetable operation. She shares insights on farm expansion, soil health, crop rotation, disease prevention, the balance of administrative and field roles, and the critical role of mentorship. She also reflects on how fostering a supportive farm… Continue reading Organic Transition Journey: Tumbling Shoals Farm
Resources Category: Organic System Plans
Organic Transition Journey: Tenacious Agrarian Farm
In this video, Adam Smith of Tenacious Agrarian Farm in Hickory, North Carolina, shares his journey toward organic certification. Through his connection with SE TOPP mentor Shiloh Avery of Tumbling Shoals Farm, Adam highlights the value of mentorship in understanding certification paperwork, audit preparation, and the importance of choosing the right certifier for long-term success.
Organic System Plan Fact Sheet
2-page fact sheet providing an overview of Organic System Plans (OSPs), what role OSPs play in certification, and what topics certifiers ask about in the OSP paperwork.
Virtual Farm Tour – Love is Love Cooperative Farm
In this virtual farm tour, hear tips on organic production, marketing, and infrastructure from seasoned organic farmer and Southeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program (SE TOPP) Mentor Joe Reynolds of Love is Love Cooperative Farm. Located in Mansfield Georgia, Love is Love uses innovative approaches to organic farming. Joe discusses their strategies for community engagement,… Continue reading Virtual Farm Tour – Love is Love Cooperative Farm
USDA GAP-Organic Crossover Guide
A 5-page guide explaining the major similarities and differences between the requirements for USDA Organic certification vs USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification.
Organic Certification and the Organic System Plan Video Series (Organic Association of Kentucky)
This 14-part video series is designed to share an organic certification overview and walk you through each step of preparing the Organic System Plan (OSP) for cropland that is required with an organic certification application.
Organic Record Keeping Templates
Collection of record keeping templates.
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
Transitional Production Plan
A Transitional Production Plan (TPP) is a tool for producers transitioning to organic and looking to get certified organic. The TPP prepares producers for organic certification and helps producers develop an organic management plan for the transition period. A completed TPP can be reviewed and signed by a USDA accredited certifier and can be used… Continue reading Transitional Production Plan
To Certify or Not to Certify Webinar
Mark Keating, who has been working in organic, local, and sustainable agriculture since 1988, answers your questions about organic certification. He began his career working as a farm laborer and food processing technician, and has spent stretches working in cooperative extension, state and federal civil service, academia and journalism. He worked for the USDA National… Continue reading To Certify or Not to Certify Webinar