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A Farmer’s Guide to Food Safety & Conservation Second Edition
It seems too often headlines like these make breaking news: “E. coli Fears Prompt Romaine Lettuce Recall,” “Spinach Recalled in 39 States,” “Cantaloupe Listeria Outbreak Deadliest in a...
OTCO Quick Tips: Teat Dips & Organic Use
Many inactive ingredients commonly used in teat dips are prohibited for use in organic production and some, that are approved, have been identified as harmful to the environment and humans. The...
FAQ: Organic Check-off
Oregon Tilth is committed to providing educational resources to its stakeholders to make informed decisions. Please note the following is in response to inquiries from clients and members seeking...
Audit Trail: A Sample Documentation Process
One of the core practices of your certified organic operation is developing good quality record-keeping and documentation (commonly referred to as an “audit trail”). Use this tool as...
Understanding Standards for Personal Care Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture do not have rules that outline clear definitions for “organic” cosmetics. The NSF/ANSI 305 Personal Care Standard...
Sourcing Organic Ingredients for Food Processing FAQ
Sourcing ingredients for organic processing is sometimes a challenge. Often a convergence of variables impacts how various organic ingredients are sourced and subsequently processed to suit product...
Organics and Conservation: Growing Trends in Sustainable Agriculture
An informational video featuring Fred Kirschenmann of the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University, Lisa Sedlar of New Seasons Market and Mace Vaughan of the Xerces...
Can I Use this Pesticide on My Organic Farm?
Information for growers and agricultural professionals on the requirements for pest management regarding compliance with the USDA National Organic Program...