ORGANIC EDUCATION
USDA NOP Organic Training & Organic Integrity Learning Center
The National Organic Program provides a wide range of free training and outreach materials for organic farms, businesses, and organic certification agencies.
Marbleseed (formerly MOSES) is a nonprofit organization that promotes organic and sustainable agriculture by providing the education, resources and expertise farmers need to succeed.
The Organic Association of Kentucky (OAK) is a nonprofit organization founded by farmers, for farmers. OAK works to advance organic regenerative agriculture, to improve the health of the environment and our communities.
The Iowa Organic Association is a statewide, 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to organic education, advocacy and cooperation.
Missouri Organic Association
The Missouri Organic Association (MOA) is a 501-(c)3 non-profit membership organization founded in 1993 by the organic farming community of Missouri. We work to advise, demonstrate, and support organic growers.
ATTRA is committed to providing high value information and technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, Extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable agriculture in the United States.
Rodale Institute is one of but a few organizations doing independent agricultural research in the field. Our research department is committed to building healthy soil through organic practices.
The National Organic Program (NOP) is a regulatory program housed within the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. We are responsible for developing national standards for organically-produced agricultural products.
National Resource Conservation Service has posted an extensive collection of organic and sustainable agriculture webinars.
Organic Certification and Regulations
The National Organic Program (NOP) is a regulatory program housed within the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. We are responsible for developing national standards for organically-produced agricultural products.
USDA National Organic Standards
Includes all USDA organic standards, including prohibited practices, requirements, and the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances.
USDA Guide to Organic Certification
This publication provides an overview of organic certification and provides some additional resources for prospective organic farms and businesses.
USDA Organic Integrity Database
Find a specific certified organic farm or business, or search for an operation with specific characteristics. Listings come from USDA-Accredited Certifying Agents. The only complete list of all certified operations in the United States.
Organic Materials and Inputs
USDA National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances
The National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances identifies the synthetic substances that may be used and the nonsynthetic (natural) substances that may not be used in organic crop and livestock production. It also identifies a limited number of non-organic substances that may be used in or on processed organic products
Organic Materials Review Institute
OMRI supports organic integrity by developing clear information and guidance about materials, so that producers know which products are appropriate for organic operations.
Washington State Dept of Agriculture Organic Materials Lists
WSDA Organic Food Program maintains a list of products that have been reviewed and determined to be compliant under USDA organic regulations. MOSA accepts all materials deemed compliant by WSDA.
California Department of Food and Agriculture Organic Input Material Program
The Organic Input Material (OIM) Program registers fertilizing materials to be used in organic crop and food production. MOSA accepts all materials deemed compliant by CDFA.
Organic Market Information
OTA's mission is to promote and protect ORGANIC with a unifying voice that serves and engages its diverse members from farm to marketplace.
USDA Bi-Weekly National & Midwest Organic Pricing Reports
Compilation of National organic commodity prices and trends.
USDA Market News provides price, volume, and other related information for commodities and products that have been grown, processed and certified to USDA’s National Organic Program standards.
Latest Organic Commodity Prices
Organic Seeds, Inputs, Services, and Supplies
MOSES Upper Midwest Organic Resource Directory
The Upper Midwest Organic Resource Directory lists certification agencies, suppliers, buyers, processors, and other organic-related organizations in seven states: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Advancing the ethical development and stewardship of the genetic resources of agricultural seed.
A web-based system to assist farmers in selecting cover crops to include in field crop and vegetable rotations.
Financial Assistance for Farmers
USDA NRCS Finanacial Assistance Programs
NRCS offers voluntary programs to eligible landowners and agricultural producers to provide financial and technical assistance to help manage natural resources in a sustainable manner.
Organic Inspector Training
International Organic Inspectors Training
(IOIA) is the professional organization of organic inspectors and offers training and networking world-wide for crop, livestock, and processing inspectors.
Organic Advocacy
The National Organic Coalition (NOC) is a national alliance of organizations working to provide a "Washington voice" for farmers, ranchers, environmentalists, consumers and industry members involved in organic agriculture.
IFOAM - Organics International has occupied an unchallenged position as the only international umbrella organization of the organic world, uniting an enormous diversity of stakeholders contributing to the organic vision.
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is an online and grassroots non-profit 501(c)3 public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability.
We support economic justice for the family-scale farming community – partnered with consumers – backing ecologically produced local, organic and authentic food.
Organic Policy Advisory Groups
Accredited Certifiers Association
The Accredited Certifiers Association, Inc. (ACA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization created to benefit the accredited organic certifier community and the organic industry.
Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council
The Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council (OAC) is a private sector body appointed by the DATCP Board to advise agriculture agencies on organic agriculture issues.
Organic Research
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
The Leopold Center has been able to significantly add to the body of knowledge about organic agriculture over the past two decades.
The University of Wisconsin strives to support organic farmers through its research and outreach efforts.
The University of Minnesota has active teaching, research, and outreach programs related to organic food and agriculture.
Organic Farming Research Foundation
At OFRF, we build the vital infrastructure that supports the success of organic farmers.
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
Fostering Sustainable Agriculture through Research, Education and Policy since 1984.