Certified Organic Farming
Transition to Organic Farming with Confidence
Website Update Notice:
The USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) concluded on September 30, 2026. This website is being updated to serve as a resource hub for Utah’s organic growers. Some content may be outdated or reference programs and resources that are no longer available. Thank you for your patience as we make these updates.
The USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) concluded on September 30, 2026. This website is being updated to serve as a resource hub for Utah’s organic growers. Some content may be outdated or reference programs and resources that are no longer available. Thank you for your patience as we make these updates.
Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)
The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is a collaborative effort created by USDA. It involves dozens of partner organizations to support transitioning and certified organic farmers.
Utah State University is participating in this program as part of the west/southwest region. This region is overseen by the nonprofit organization, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF).
Reach out with questions on how to get certified organic, organic production practices, the latest USU research & factsheets, and stay up to date on our upcoming events, field days, webinars, and workshops.
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Utah State University is participating in this program as part of the west/southwest region. This region is overseen by the nonprofit organization, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF).
Your support team for Organic certification
The TOPP team at USU will help farmers get connected with certified organic mentors, overcome financial and technical issues with transitioning, and learn about maintaining an organic farm.Reach out with questions on how to get certified organic, organic production practices, the latest USU research & factsheets, and stay up to date on our upcoming events, field days, webinars, and workshops.
What We Offer
What is Organic
For farms that make more than $5,000, becoming certified organic can have many benefits.
Transition and Certify
Transitioning to certified organic is not as cumbersome as you might think.
Find or Become a Mentor
A famer mentor can receive funding to help beginner farmers transition.
Transition Program
Get more information about the Transition to Organic Partnership Program.