The Farmer’s Guide to Organic Certification Part 2 | The Transition Process

Описание: Welcome back to The Farmer’s Guide to Organic Certification!

In Part 2 of our five-part series, FARRMS staff members, Katie and Jake, break down the certification process. They focus on what farmers can expect, how to prepare for key milestones like the inspection, and how to maintain certification.

❓ Questions Answered in This Video:
What does the certification process look like from start to finish? 0:26
What is the purpose of the inspection and how can I best prepare? 2:21
Will my operation be inspected every year? 3:08

📚 Helpful Resources:

Preparing for organic certification requires careful planning. Use these official resources from the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) and FARRMS to help guide your transition and application:

Transitioning to Organic Production: This publication introduces the requirements of the USDA NOP and outlines key strategies producers use to successfully navigate the 36-month transition period. https://www.sare.org/wp-content/uploa...

National Organic Program (NOP) Resource Guide: The NOP is the federal regulatory program that develops and enforces consistent national standards. This site is your central resource guide to the USDA National Organic Program. https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/pr...

Organic System Plan Template: The Organic System Plan is the cornerstone of any application. This streamlined template provides a guide for highly diversified farms to develop their plan effectively. https://www.ams.usda.gov/reports/orga...

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This series is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).

Learn about TOPP: www.organictransition.org
USDA TOPP Mentor Application: https://bit.ly/topp_mentor
USDA TOPP Mentee/Technical Assistance Recipient Application: https://bit.ly/topp_mentee

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