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Organic Farm Certification & the National Organic Program

Last Updated: November 12, 2008 Related resource areas: Dairy, Organic Agriculture

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Farmers planning to market their products as “organic” must become certified. This guide outlines the considerations involved in “going organic” and the basic steps to organic certification. The sole exemption to mandatory certification is also discussed.

Please check this link first if you are interested in organic or specialty dairy production

This guide is located at Organic Farm Certification.


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