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A collection of organic training resources from USDA

The Road to Organic Certification is an interactive video that puts viewers role-playing a farmer considering organic certification including applications, organic system plans, and the roles and relationships of certifiers, inspectors, and producers. The video was created in partnership with WILL and Carolina Farm Stewardship

Organic Certification Made Simple is a series of videos from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service that showcases farmers and their firsthand experiences with obtaining organic certification—and why they decided to pursue it.

Washington State Department of Agriculture produced three videos on a general overview of the organic certification process; preventive practices to avoid pests, and instruction on how to record keep.

USDA AMS Publication, USDA Organic 101 What Does the Organic Label Mean?

USDA AMS Publication, USDA Organic 201 A Closer Look at the USDA's Organic Regulations

Transition to Organic is an online course from the Rodale Institute ($299)

Technical Training and Financial Resources

Certification Cost Share

Conservation Assistance

Crop Insurance

Extension Resources: eOrganic

Financial resources for Farmers and Ranchers

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Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program

Sound and Sensible Tools: Videos, Tip Sheets, and Guides