Organic Agriculture : Certification, Standards

This guide supplies links to campus library and open Web resources for researching topics in organic agriculture, organic food.

Certification

Is organic an option for me? Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA
Training modules, guides.
Do I need to be certified organic?, AMS, USDA
Organic Certifying Agents, AMS, USDA
Nearly 80 agents are currently authorized to certify farms and businesses to the USDA organic regulations. Most USDA-accredited certifying agents are allowed to certify farms and businesses anywhere in the world. Farmers, ranchers, and processors may choose to work with any USDA-accredited certifying agent.
Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA)
Nonprofit, member-owned, agricultural organization dedicated to providing organic certification services and access to global organic markets.

USDA Organic
Portal site connecting to programs, services, and educational materials.
National Organic Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA
The National Organic Program (NOP) develops the rules & regulations for the production, handling, labeling, and enforcement of all USDA organic products.
Organic Regulations, AMS, USDA
Organic Labeling, AMS, USDA
Organic Farming and Food, Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection (Wisconsin)
DATCP organic agriculture program provides information, support and coordination for organic farmers, businesses and organizations across Wisconsin.