This webinar is designed to help organic farmers navigate the complexities of input selection for organic production. Discover how OMRI certifies products, the benefits of using OMRI-listed inputs, and guidelines for maintaining organic compliance. Learn about the certifier’s role in input review, including the decision-making process and the types of questions they can and cannot… Continue reading Webinar – Allowed Inputs for Organic Farms
Resources Category: The basics of Organic Certification
Organic 101 Webinar – Understanding regulations, practices and first steps to certification
This comprehensive webinar is designed to demystify organic certification. Led by experts at Florida Organic Growers in organic agriculture and certification, learn about regulatory framework as well as best practices for organic compliance. You will also receive step-by-step guidance on initiating the certification process for your farm or business. This webinar is ideal for beginners… Continue reading Organic 101 Webinar – Understanding regulations, practices and first steps to certification
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
Introduction to Organic Certification for Beginning Farmers
Nicole Dehne, Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF) Certification Director, shares an overview of the organic certification process.
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
4 Common Mistakes by First Time Organic Growers
The article covers a few common mistakes that the NOFA/Mass Organic Certification Technical Assistance Provider often sees on first-time applications for organic certification.
USDA Organic 101 Blog Series
This is an anthology of the USDA Organic Blog Series so that the entire series is in one location.