Detailed information on organic agriculture including history, legalities and logistics, labeling, marketing, and pest and weed management. Includes two field examples on organic soybean and apple production.
Resources Category: Steps to Organic Certification
Insights from an Organic Certifier
This webinar will briefly discuss the process of organic certification including the on-farm inspection. The presenter will describe key issues and concerns that are examined in the inspection and review process. The presentation will include a discussion of common mistakes and anecdotal stories to highlight certifier concerns. Certification requirements related to conservation, such as erosion,… Continue reading Insights from an Organic Certifier
Steps to Organic Certification
Organic Certification doesn’t have to be daunting. Explore the five key steps in the organic certification process.
What is Organic Certification
Fact sheet on the basics of organic certification and steps to certify your operation.
Guide for Organic Crop Producers
New farmers, and farmers experienced in conventional agriculture, often find that obtaining organic certification for their crops is quite challenging. This guide is intended to help lead farmers through the organic certification process. Chapters 1 through 4 explain the National Organic Program (NOP) and describe the process of organic certification. Later chapters explain specific USDA… Continue reading Guide for Organic Crop Producers
How to Choose a Certifier – Northwest Region Most Common Certifiers
This resource lists the most common certifiers of the NW region and provides links to find all accredited certifiers through the Organic Integrity Database.
A Guide to Organic Certification
This guide provides an overview of organic certification and the steps to certifying.