A 3-page guide on various federal programs that support producers in organic production.
Type: Fact Sheets
Certified Scoop Fact Sheet: Packaging and Labeling
2-page fact sheet on requirements for organic packaging and labeling as well as how to correctly use the USDA organic seal.
Certified Scoop Fact Sheet: Managing Pests Organically
2-page fact sheet on requirements and ways to manage pests organically in crop systems.
Certified Scoop Fact Sheet: Origin of Livestock and Slaughter Eligibility
Quick fact sheet describing what to know regarding eligibility organic certification of livestock and organic slaughter requirements.
Funding Sources Available to NW Organic Producers
A list of different sources for funding and grant information for organic or transitioning producers in AK, WA, OR, ID, MT, & WY.
Natural Resources and Biodiversity for Organic Producers
A 2-page resource providing examples of ways transitioning and certified organic producers can meet the requirements for maintaining or improving natural resources and biodiversity on their operations.
Organic Lavender FAQs
A 1-page FAQ for lavender producers transitioning to organic, including information on planting stock and product handling/value-added products.
Transitioning a Livestock Farm to Organic
This 3-page resource summarizes what livestock producers need to know in order to successfully transition their operation to be certified organic. It includes information on feed, health treatments, pasture, housing, and more.
Is Organic Certification Right for My Urban Farm? (Michigan TOPP)
Cover Cropping Guide
This guide to organic cover cropping has been created by the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to assist farmers of all levels, from beginners to those refining their practices. It combines scientific research with practical insights from organic farmers. The guide covers how to choose the right cover… Continue reading Cover Cropping Guide