Understanding organic crop certification
# Transitioning farmland to organic
A complete round-up of FAQs on the process of transitioning farmland to organic production and all of the requirements for eligibility throughout the transition process.
Read More# Seed and plant stock
An overview of the requirements for sourcing organic seed and plant stock, including information about recordkeeping and commercial availability documentation.
Read More# Labeling farm products
A look at the requirements for labeling of organic crop products for wholesale and retail sales.
Read More# Farm inputs and materials
Covers special considerations and scenarios for crop producers using materials, including treated wood, manure, fertilizers and seed.
Read More# Preventing contamination
An overview of common scenarios to prepare strategies and plans for to avoid contamination of organic crops and agricultural goods, such as buffer zones with neighboring non-organic farms, management of farm equipment and structuring storage areas.
Read More# Biodiversity requirement
Common questions regarding documentation and resources for opportunities to fulfill biodiversity requirements on farms.
Read More# Pest, weed and disease management
A review of the requirements and process for managing pest and weed pressures on crop production.
Read More# On-farm processing
A summary of processing and handling activities covered by crop certification as well as review of activities requiring additional certification.
Read More# Recordkeeping for farms
Common questions and a guide for major documentation requirements for crop certification, including field activities, harvest records, crop audits, seed sourcing and materials.
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