Updated Articles and Resources
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Green Manure - Definition of Green Manure
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Monday, April 30, 2012
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Is green manure a raw material or not? -
Agricultural Compost - Definition of Agricultural Compost
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Monday, April 30, 2012
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Monday, April 30, 2012
What is agricultural compost and what does NOP have to say about it. -
8 DIY Low-Cost Organic Marketing Ideas - Inexpensive Advertising for Organic Producers
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Monday, April 30, 2012
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Monday, April 30, 2012
You don't always have to spend a lot of money to promote your organic business. Before handing over a chunk of change to an ad company, try these low-cost DIY organic advertising methods. -
Can Organic Livestock be Managed Non-organically Temporarily?
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Monday, April 30, 2012
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Can you transition organic livestock back and fourth between organic and non-organic management? -
Focus on Local Customers to Grow Your Organic Business
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Monday, April 30, 2012
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Sometimes organic businesses may not focus enough attention on their local roots - a bad business move. Here's how to get local and grow your business. -
Environmental Benefits of Pasture Raised Livestock - Grass-fed Livestock Benefits
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Monday, April 30, 2012
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Grass-fed livestock results in some naturally sustainable benefits for the planet. -
Writing Your Pasture Management Plan - Pasture Management Plan for Organic Livestock Producers
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
Your organic pasture management plan is an important part of your OSP. Find out what specifically belongs in your plan. -
Buffer Strip - Buffer Strips in Organic Farming
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Friday, September 30, 2011
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Find out why buffer strips are important on an organic farm. -
Natural - Definition of Natural
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Monday, October 31, 2011
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Natural is a commonly used food term that means almost nothing. -
Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) - Definition of Electronic Benefit Transfer
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Monday, October 31, 2011
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is now accepted at farmers markets. -
National Organic Program (NOP) - Definition of National Organic Program (NOP)
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Friday, August 12, 2011
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Learn a little about how the National Organic Program (NOP) was developed. -
Organochlorine Pesticides - Definition of Organochlorine Pesticides
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Monday, August 23, 2010
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Organochlorine pesticides are some of the worst pesticides around - find out why. -
Sewage Sludge - Definition of Sewage Sludge
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Crops free from sewage sludge is just one of the many benefits of organic farming. -
Livestock - Definition of Organic Livestock
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Friday, August 20, 2010
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Learn what qualifies as organic livestock. -
Certified Organic - Definition of Certified Organic
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Not all organic terms mean the same thing. Certified organic is a term you can trust more than simply the term organic. -
Accredited Certifying Agent - Definition of Accredited Certifying Agent
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Find out what an accredited certifying agent does for the organic industry. -
National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances Definition
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
The National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances helps you figure out if your product is eligible for USDA organic certification. -
Factory Farm - Definition of Factory Farm
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Saturday, July 31, 2010
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Are factory farms really so terrible? -
Standards Addressed by National Organic Program Regulations
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Friday, August 12, 2011
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
The National Organic Program strives to maintain organic integrity with specific regulations and standards. -
USDA Organic Certification - How to Get USDA Certified Organic
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Thursday, July 22, 2010
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Meeting USDA organic certification standards shows consumers that you're committed to quality organic goods. Learn the basics of how to get certified organic - examine USDA organic certification el.. -
Organic Business Software - FINPACK Business Plan Software for Agricultural Producers
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
The FINPACK Business Plan is one of the most powerful and comprehensive software suites available to agricultural producers. -
Get Your Farm Certified Organic - Steps Before You Get Certified Organic
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Thursday, December 02, 2010
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Before your farm can get certified organic, you'll need to take some first and very important steps. -
Transition to Organic - Questions to Ask Before Transitioning to Organic
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Monday, September 20, 2010
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Before you decide to transition to organics, ask yourself some questions to see if organic is right for you. -
What is the Occupational Outlook for Organic Farmers - is Organic Farming a Good Career Choice?
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Traditional farming as a career is on the decline, but that doesn't mean that organic farming is necessarily a poor career choice. -
How Do I Locate an Organic Certification Agency for My Business
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Saturday, September 17, 2011
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
If you're planning on getting certified organic, you'll need to hook up with an organic certifying agency. Here's how to locate an accredited agency. -
Organic Water Certification - Can You Certify Organic Water?
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Find out if water is eligible for USDA organic certification. -
What are the Additional Requirements of the California State Organic Program?
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Monday, July 11, 2011
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Learn about the additional requirements necessary to go organic in California. -
NOP What is the National Organic Program Handbook?
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
Learn how the NOP Handbook can help your organic farm or business. -
When is an Organic Farm Exempt from USDA Organic Certification?
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
If you're an organic farming, growing all organic goods, do you have to get officially certified organic? -
Is Organic Certification Required for Retail Operations?
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
If a retailer carries organic goods, must that retailer be certified organic? -
Organic Cost Share Program - Organic Certification Costs
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
The Organic Cost Share Program may be able to help you pay for organic certifications costs. -
Do Restaurants Need to be Certified to Serve Organic Food?
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Monday, January 10, 2011
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
If you're not certified organic, can your restaurant still serve organic food?

