This session provides a hands-on, detailed guide to preparing for organic certification as a value-added processor. Participants will dive into the Organic System Plan (OSP), including key sections such as ingredient sourcing, production flow, cleaning and sanitation, storage and segregation, and recordkeeping systems. The workshop will also cover ingredient and input approval, including restrictions on… Continue reading Beyond the Harvest: Getting Certification Ready
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Beyond the Harvest: Manufacturing and Regulatory Compliance
This session provides an overview of the state and federal regulations that apply to value-added product manufacturing. Participants will learn where products can legally be produced, including on-farm facilities, shared-use kitchens, and co-packing operations, as well as the permits and licenses required for wholesale sales. The workshop will also cover labeling requirements and how products… Continue reading Beyond the Harvest: Manufacturing and Regulatory Compliance
Beyond the Harvest: Understanding Organic Certification for Processors
These session provides a comprehensive introduction to organic certification for value-added processors. Participants will explore what “organic” means as a regulated claim under the National Organic Program, including the distinction between organic ingredients, organic processing practices, and organic labeling. The workshop will clarify who must be certified, who may be exempt, and decision-making tools to… Continue reading Beyond the Harvest: Understanding Organic Certification for Processors
Beyond the Harvest: Validating your Value Added Concept
VALIDATING YOUR VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT CONCEPT BY THE END OF THE SESSION, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO… 1. Decide on appropriate pathways to market for your prospective product, including: o Conducting basic market research o Understanding the competition o Articulating a clear value proposition 2. Describe the key stages of the product development lifecycle, including: o… Continue reading Beyond the Harvest: Validating your Value Added Concept
Organic Odyssey Season 3 Episodes 1 and 2
Season 3 of Organic Odyssey. Can be downloaded at https://grimmorganiccenter.podbean.com/ First 2 of 8 episodes released (as of December 31).
Organic Agriculture in the Southwest – Field Crops
In this video, we’ll look at the unique Southwest climate and soils and how these influence organic field crop farming, with a focus on the importance of soil health and water management, and considerations for managing these in the Southwest region.
Organic Weed Management in the Southwest
In this video on organic weed management in the Southwest, we’ll hear from farmers and advisors about what weeds to watch out for and which tools to use, and when to keep fields clean and yields high. We’ll start by learning more about just how much of a challenge weeds can be on organic farms… Continue reading Organic Weed Management in the Southwest
Organic Insect and Disease Management in the Southwest
In this lesson on organic insect and disease management in the Southwest, we’ll hear from farmers and their advisors about what’s out there, what we can do about it, and how organic tools and strategies are a little different than what conventional folks might be used to. We’ll explore some of the most common pests… Continue reading Organic Insect and Disease Management in the Southwest
Managing Soil Fertility on Organic Farms in the Southwest
In this lesson on soil fertility on organic farms in the Southwest, you’ll hear from farmers and their advisors about the mental and agronomic shifts necessary to manage soil and plant nutrients effectively. You’ll also learn about the tools and materials available to organic farmers and how best to put them to work.
Organic Marketing
Incredible soil, perfect precipitation, and a record breaking bumper crop don’t mean much without a solid marketing strategy. In this video, we’ll hear helpful marketing advice from farmers and their advisors so that good organic crops might never go unsold.