Use this matrix to assess whether your operation needs to be certified, particularly pertaining to the new Strengthening of Organic Enforcement rule.
Resources Category: The basics of Organic Certification
What is Organic Certification
Fact sheet on the basics of organic certification and steps to certify your operation.
Guide to Organic Certification
USDA’s introductory guide to organic certification
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
A Guide to Organic Certification
This guide provides an overview of organic certification and the steps to certifying.