How To Go Organic
How To Go Organic
“The demand for organic food is growing at a remarkable rate. Consumers have made it clear that they want organic produce and every sector of the food chain is responding, with the kind of results we have just seen.”
— Charles, Prince of Wales
To become a certified organic farm, farmers have to go through a process and meet an array of requirements:
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The farm or business adopts organic practices, selects a USDA-accredited certifying agent, and submits an application and fees to the certifying agent.
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The certifying agent reviews the application to verify that practices comply with USDA organic regulations.
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An inspector conducts an on-site inspection of the applicant’s operation.
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The certifying agent reviews the application and the inspector’s report to determine if the applicant complies with the USDA organic regulations.
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The certifying agent issues an organic certificate.
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To maintain the organic certification, the farm or business must go through an annual review and inspection process.
For more information, please see the United States Department of Agriculture.