A 2-page introductory guide that outlines the basic steps to becoming certified organic for crops. This resource is intended for producers new to and/or curious about organic certification.
Resources Category: Transition to Organic
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
Webinar: Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Grain Farmers
Are you considering the transition to organic farming for your grain 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 Grain Farmers
Webinar: Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Dairy Farmers
Are you considering the transition to organic farming for your dairy 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 Dairy Farmers
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
How to Choose a Certifier Fact Sheet (Organic Association of Kentucky)
Fact sheet offering guidance and resources for choosing an organic certifier.
Glossary of Terms for Organic Certification for Handlers
Many organizations, organic certifiers, and even the USDA organic regulations provide glossaries of terms for organic certification, but many of those terms are not relevant to handling operations. In this resource, Glossary of Terms for Organic Certification for Handlers, you will find lists of common words, phrases, terms, and acronyms used in the organic certification… Continue reading Glossary of Terms for Organic Certification for Handlers
Certification Process Overview for Handlers
Obtaining organic certification as a handler or processor can feel like a daunting task. Understanding the certification process from beginning to end can provide confidence in starting the endeavor. In this resource, we detail the full certification process from application to determination, and lay out the players who you will encounter along the way. This… Continue reading Certification Process Overview for Handlers
A Newcomer’s Guide to Organic Regulations for Handlers
Every certified handling operation in the United States is required to comply with the USDA organic regulations. These rules ensure the integrity of the organic supply chain and marketplace, but studying legal terminology and language can induce a headache in even the most savvy reader. In this guide, we will take a plain language tour… Continue reading A Newcomer’s Guide to Organic Regulations for Handlers
OFRF Transitioning to Organic Resources
This resource developed by the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) supports farmers by offering tailored guidance for every stage of the organic journey. It includes certification steps, farmer stories, and educational tools to help producers explore, prepare for, or maintain organic practices—whether certified or not—making it a valuable companion for successful organic transitions.