How I Became an Organic Farmer

The application is reviewed by specialists, who then contact the farmer to schedule a farm visit

Specialists visit the farm to provide technical support and organic farming guidance, and to assess the farm’s resources and its suitability for transitioning to organic farming.

The farm is affiliated with one of the accredited inspection and certification companies

The farm is classified as being in the “in transition” stage until it becomes an organic farm certified by one of the accredited inspection and certification bodies.