Certified Organic Farming
Transition to Organic Farming with Confidence
Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)
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.
Upcoming Events!
When: Wednesday September 2, 2026 | 12:00-1:30PM
Where: Online | Zoom
Learn how organic growers use cover crops and compost to prepare for the winter and the seasons ahead. Dinner, speakers, and farm tour at First Frost Farm.
When: Wednesday September 9th, 2026 | 5:00-7:30PM
Where: First Frost Farm | 136 W. 3200 S. Nibley, UT
When: Sunday September 20 | 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: WCG's City Farm | 743 West 1300 South, Salt Lake City
When: Mon- Tues September 21-22 | 9:00AM-4:30PM
Where: WCG's Education Cottage (Blue Building) | 629 East 800 South, Salt Lake City
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.