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Transitioning to Organic Farming
- 1. Transitioning to Organic FarmingBetsy Rakola, Grants Management Specialist USDA Outreach Conference Virginia State University Petersburg, VA March 14, 2011 National Organic Program
- 2. What Does Organic Mean?* Organic production: A production system that is managed in accordance with the Organic Foods Production Act and regulations to respond to site-specific conditions by integrating cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. *As defined by federal regulations 2 National Organic Program
- 4. Fruits & vegetables have highest growth rates, account for 35% of organic farm sales
- 5. 2nd largest categories: beverages, dairy, and packaged foods 3 National Organic Program
- 6. What Can Be Sold as Organic? Agricultural products from a system that complies with the organic regulations If gross annual sales are more than $5,000, then the operation must be certified Less than $5,000: certification exemption Still must follow organic regulations May only sell direct 4 National Organic Program
- 7. 5 Steps to Certification Apply & develop an Organic Systems Plan (OSP) Implement the OSP, get OSP reviewed by certifying agent On-farm inspection Review of inspection report by certifying agent Decision on certification by certifying agent 5 National Organic Program
- 8. 6 National Organic Program
- 9. How to Find a Certifying Agent View the list at www.ams.usda.gov/NOPACAs 13 certifying agents currently operate in VA Find the one that works for you Costs in Virginia are typically $800-$1000 per year, or $200-$250 after cost share reimbursement Fee schedules, availability for Q&A, etc. vary 7 National Organic Program
- 12. Most include quality standards, quality testing protocols8 National Organic Program
- 13. USDA-AMS Market News provides price reports for selected organic products 9 Market News Reports www.ams.usda.gov/marketnews National Organic Program
- 14. Organic Certification Cost Share Programs 10 National Organic Program
- 15. WHAT IT IS Reimbursement of 75% of certification costs, up to a maximum of $750 annually Includes application fees, inspection costs, etc. for USDA organic certification All certified organic farmers, ranchers and processors are eligible Not allowed for other certifications 11 National Organic Program
- 16. Funding is Available $6.2 million allocated nationwide in 2011 $50,000 in Virginia $60,000 in North Carolina $12,500 in West Virginia 12 National Organic Program
- 18. Copy of invoice
- 19. W-9 or other tax form
- 20. Copy of certificate, if you’re newly certifiedNational Organic Program
- 21. Who to Contact Virginia Kent Lewis 804-371-6098 Kent.Lewis@vdacs.virginia.gov West Virginia Jean Smith 304-558-2210 JSmith@ag.state.wv.us North Carolina Heather Lifsey 919-707-3127 heather.lifsey@ncagr.gov Other states: www.ams.usda.gov/NOPCostShareProgramParticipants 14 National Organic Program
- 22. For Further Information … Subscribe to e-mail updates from the NOP bit.ly/NOPOrganicInsiderRegistration
- 23. Questions? Betsy Rakola (202) 720-0081 Betsy.Rakola@ams.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov/NOPCostSharing 16 National Organic Program
Hinweis der Redaktion
- Biological controlsSystems approach appropriate to local conditionsInputs approved on the National List
- Not all local food is organic, not all organic food is localBut there is a growing consumer demand for products which are both
- Point 3: Also cannot use seal or make reference to organic certification
- Renewed annually, process repeated annually
- Most organic food is not sold through CSAs or Farmers Markets, but those can be great startup opportunities Handful of certified organic handlers for meat (esp poultry), meat products, fruits & veg in VADirect to grocers (whole foods)Example of Organic Valley and forming cooperatives to market products
- Reiterate that this only applies to operations that have obtained organic certification.
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