Resources

Certification

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  • List of Certifiers Working in AR – This resource provides information on the 13 certification agencies working in Arkansas.
  • Is Organic Certification Right for Your Operation? – A summary of the organic certification process describing the benefits and challenges.
  • Organic Certification Cost Share Program – Certified operations may receive up to 75% of their certification costs paid during the program year, up to $750 per certification scope. The deadline to apply is October 31, 2024
  • Organic Transition Initiative – This USDA Initiative is a multi-agency effort to support the transition to organic production and build and strengthen organic markets. USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS), Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), and Risk Management Agency (RMA) all have significant roles in this work.
  • The Road to Organic Certification – This interactive, choose-your-own-adventure style video puts viewers in the shoes of two farmers as they consider organic certification. Viewers make decisions as they learn about applications, organic system plans, and the roles and relationships of certifiers, inspectors, and producers.
  • How to pick a Certifier – Choosing a certifier is just like choosing any other service provider. You will be the most satisfied if you do a little research up front to ensure that you are getting the most for your hard earned money.
  • Organic Certifier Locator – This resource helps you find the perfect certifying agent that you are looking for. 

  • Organic Certification Made Simple – In this multi-part video series, farmers discuss their firsthand experiences with obtaining organic certification—and why they decided to pursue it.