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	Organic Certification
		The National Organic Program and the Organic Foods Production Act are intended to assure consumers that the organic foods they purchase are produced, processed, and certified to be consistent with national organic standards.
		U.S. producers are turning to certified organic farming systems as a potential way to lower input costs, decrease reliance on nonrenewable resources, capture high-value markets and premium prices, and boost farm income.
		Organic farming systems rely on ecologically based practices such as cultural and biological pest management, exclusion of all synthetic chemicals, antibiotics, and hormones in crop and livestock production.
	www.usda.gov /wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?navid=ORGANIC_CERTIFICATIO&parentnav=AGRICULTURE&navtype=RT (148 words)

	Organic Farm Certification & the National Organic Program
		Organic farmers typically earn a premium for their production, and though it is not true for all products, many organic commodity crops have lower costs of production than do the same conventional crops.
		A considerable amount of paperwork and documentation is required to ensure organic integrity; it is one of the necessary "burdens" of being a certified organic farmer or rancher.
		If the organic farm plan application is judged to be complete, the certifier assigns an organic inspector (7), to inspect all relevant areas of the farm.
	www.attra.org /attra-pub/organcert.html (3363 words)

	Organic Food - LocalHarvest
		A larger part of organic agriculture involves the health of the soil and of the ecosystems in which crops and livestock are raised.
		Organic agriculture is born from the idea that a healthy environment significantly benefits crops and the health of those consuming them.
		Organic certification standards are very strict, and it usually takes years for farms the achieve them, as all pesticide and chemical residue from the soil is slowly broken down and leached away.
	www.localharvest.org /organic.jsp (409 words)

	Organic certification - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the United Kingdom, organic certification is handled by a number of organizations, of which the largest are the Soil Association and Organic Farmers and Growers.
		Organic "certification" was a matter of trust, based on a direct relationship between farmer and consumer.
		A related concern holds that certification is replacing consumer education, and this goes against the essential, holistic nature of organic farming.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Organic_certification (2228 words)

	Certified Maryland Organic Farms
		Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations.
		Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation.
		Organic certification means anyone who produces, processes or handles organic agricultural products must be certified by a USDA-accredited certifier in order to sell, label or represent their products as "organic." Organic certification is not a guaranty of quality or purity of the product.
	www.mda.state.md.us /md_products/certified_md_organic_farms/index.php (359 words)

	Organic Sea Salts & Salt Certification
		Organic salt cannot be "organically grown", as it is a mineral, not a plant.
		This certification is awarded to saltworks that are located in a nature reserve, without risk of pollution, producing strictly by hand, without purifying the salt, and fulfilling the high standards in chemical analytics.
		Organic certification focuses on guaranteeing the quality of the production of that food by setting and verifying the standard for all farm inputs and the management of the operation.
	www.saltworks.us /salt_info/si_organic_info.asp (689 words)

	Organic farming - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Organic farming is a form of agriculture which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, plant growth regulators, and livestock feed additives.
		According to the international organic farming organisation IFOAM : The role of organic agriculture, whether in farming, processing, distribution, or consumption, is to sustain and enhance the health of ecosystems and organisms from the smallest in the soil to human beings[3].
		Organic certification, particularly where mandated by law, as in the US and the EU, is increasingly being seen by individual organic farmers and consumers as a contentious issue.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Organic_farming (4567 words)

	ERS/USDA Data - Organic Production
		While adoption of organic farming systems showed strong gains between 1992 and 2005 and the adoption rate remains high, the overall adoption level is still low—only about 0.5 percent of all U.S. cropland and 0.5 percent of all U.S. pasture was certified organic in 2005.
		For example, organic farmers provide habitat for predators and parasites of crop pests, calculate planting/harvesting dates and rotate crops to maintain soil fertility, and cycle animal and green manures as fertilizer.
		Organic livestock was beginning to catch up with produce in 2005, with 1 percent of U.S. dairy cows and 0.6 percent of the layer hens managed under certified organic systems.
	www.ers.usda.gov /Data/organic (1029 words)

	Shepherd's Certified Organic Grassfed Lamb - What Organic Really Means
		Organic farming promotes biological diversity and replenishment of soil without the use of toxic chemical pesticides and fertilizers.Organic certification means that our methods and practices of raising livestock are reviewed by an independent 'third party.'
		Organic but graindfed beef, lamb, or bison will be "cleaner" than ordinary feedlot meat, but it won't be any more nutritious.
		When grass farms lack organic certification, it's usually because nitrogen fertilizers are used on the fields or the animals are treated with medications to rid them of parasites.
	www.organiclamb.com /organic.htm (1005 words)

	Rudi’s Organic Bakery :: Education :: About Organic Certification
		Organic food differs from conventional food because organic crops are produced by farmers who emphasize sustainable farming methods, use renewable resources and promote soil and water conservation.
		Consumers choose organic foods by looking for specific wording on food labels, and products that contain high levels of organic ingredients, including Rudi's Organic Bakery breads, are allowed to carry a special USDA organic seal on their labels.
		All organic products in the first three “organic” classifications and all individual organic ingredients must be certified by a USDA-accredited organic certification agency.
	www.rudisbakery.com /education/organic.jsp (449 words)

	Organic Certification
		Here are most of the certification agencies and organizations related to organics, both for the U.S. and in Latin America.
		It assures that organic growers and handlers are, in fact, adhering to the law.
		CCOF annually inspects farms and facilities to ensure that no harmful chemicals have been used for at least three years, that foods are processed using sustainable methods, and that growers and processors keep detailed records of their practices.
	www.ticoorganico.com /certification-pg1.htm (921 words)

	Consumer Brochure
		Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations.
		Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation.
		Organic food differs from conventionally produced food in the way it is grown, handled, and processed.
	www.ams.usda.gov /nop/Consumers/brochure.html (598 words)

	EPA - Agriculture Topics: Organic Farming
		The standards in the NOP rule are similar to most of the standards organic producers and handlers currently use, and are intended to be flexible enough to accommodate the wide range of operations and products grown and raised in every region of the United States.
		The Organic Foods Production Act and the NOP rule require that agricultural products labeled as organic originate from farms or handling operations certified by a state or private agency that has been accredited by USDA.
		Organic No-Till/Cover Crop Roller - farming neighbors designed and constructed a front-mounted cover-crop roller that allows you to knock down a weed-suppressing mat and plant through it, all in one quick pass.
	www.epa.gov /agriculture/torg.html (1468 words)

	Certification
		Organic food production systems are based on farm management practices that replenish and maintain soil fertility by providing optimal conditions for soil biological activity.
		Organic food is food that has been determined by an independent third-party certification program to by produced in accordance with a nationally approved list of materials and practices.
		Establishment of minimum standards for organic production and practices, including prohibition of synthetic chemicals, and the requirement that prohibited substances and practices be discontinued for three years prior to organic certification.
	aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu /sustainable/publications/organicproduce/certif.html (1023 words)

	New Zealand organic certification (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		We have been auditing organic operations for a number of years and have recently formalised this process with the establishment of an independent certification body, Certenz and developed the AgriQuality Organic Standard.
		The AgriQuality Organic Standard is based on the international Codex Alinorm 99/22, EU Regulations and the Australian National Standard.
		The AgriQuality Organic Standard has been set at the market access level, which means produce Certified Organic by Certenz will meet the AgriQuality Organic Standard requirements and therefore, as a minimum meet all international requirements and be accepted by international markets.
	www.organicsnewzealand.org.nz /certification.htm (377 words)

	Colorado Organic Certification Program
		On October 16, 2002, the Colorado Department of Agriculture was granted accreditation from the USDA to be an organic state certifier.
		Forms for the various types of certification as well as the fee schedule for certification are also available on the links to the right.
		Forms to renew certification are also available at the 'forms' link to the right.
	www.ag.state.co.us /DPI/Organic/organic.html (206 words)

	Organic Certification
		MCIA is a USDA National Organic Program (NOP) Accredited Certifying Agent (ACA) for the provision of organic certification services in Minnesota and the surrounding states.
		Organic certification is a process oriented system covering production, harvest, handling, processing, packaging, labeling and transportation.
		Certification requires inspections by trained MCIA inspectors of farm fields and processing facilities, detailed record keeping, proper labeling and review of inputs to ensure that growers and handlers are meeting the NOP standards.
	www.mncia.org /program_organic.html (295 words)

	NODPA - Transitioning To Organic
		Farmers planning to transition their operations into organic production should initiate management of land, housing, husbandry, and health care of the animals to be in compliance with the certification standard ahead of the actual certification process.
		Organic cropping inputs, such as allowable fertilizers, untreated and or organic seed, and specialty products such as biological fungicides are available through increasing numbers of sources.
		Each farmer considering organic must decide whether or not this is a fit for their farm, family, and for them personally.
	www.organicmilk.org /transitioning.html (2043 words)

	Seeds of Change: Our Organic Seeds
		Organic, sustainable agriculture produces healthy soils, naturally rich and balanced in the nutrients plants need.
		To be certified organic, we must prove and warrant the absence of any transgenic (i.e., the introduction of a gene or trait from one species into another unrelated species) germplasm in our source material and breeding program, as well the absence of any GMO material in the seed production, cleaning, storage, and shipment chain.
		Our goal is to produce the highest quality, 100% certified organic, flower, herb and vegetable seeds and to make them available to everyone who wishes to start with the best for their organic garden.
	www.seedsofchange.com /about/organic_seeds.asp (579 words)

	Organic Certification
		Organic Certification requires that every step in the process of growing, moving, processing and packaging coffee must be certified organic.
		This means for example, that organic green coffee must be separated from other fertilized product.
		All containers used in the roasting process must be separated, and the roaster must be purged for 15 minutes before placing organic coffee to be roasted.
	www.organiccoffeeroaster.com /organic_certification.htm (156 words)

	Organic Certification - Organic Farmers & Growers
		Organic Farmers and Growers (OFandG) is an organic certification body.
		We carry out the inspection and licensing of organic farming and food processing across the UK.
		Organic Farmers and Growers can certify your business to a range of organic standards, depending upon your needs.
	www.organicfarmers.org.uk (226 words)

	King Estate Winery ~ Organic Certification (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Oregon Tilth is a non-profit research and education organization certifying organic farmers, processors, retailers and handlers throughout Oregon, the United States, and internationally.
		Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO) is an internationally recognized symbol of organic integrity.
		The purpose of organic certification is to ensure the agreed upon conventions of organic agricultural systems are being practiced not only by growers, but also by all the people who handle and process organic food on its journey to the final consumer.
	www.kingestate.com /estate/organicfarming/organic_certification.php (377 words)

	Organic Certification
		When an operation decides to seek Organic Certification with QCS, the first step in the certification process is to order a Certification Application Packet.
		Certification Application Packets are availible for a one time fee of $25.00, and can be ordered by mailing the QCS Office a written request for the type of packet (Farm, Livestock, or Processor-Handler-Packer) along with a check or money order for $25.00
		Next, the application is frowarded to an Independent Organic Inspector, who will then contact the applicant to schedule the inspection of the farm or facility.
	www.qcsinfo.org /organiccert.htm (291 words)

	Getting Organic Certification (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Certified organic pasture and rangeland more the doubled between 1997 and 2001, and was up 28 percent from 2000 to 2001, mirroring the rapid expansion in organic livestock and poultry.
		Organic livestock must be under continuous organic management from the last third of gestation or hatching, except that poultry or edible poultry products must be from poultry that has been under continuous organic management beginning no later than the second day of life.
		The producer of an organic livestock operation must manage manure in a manner that does not contribute to contamination of crops, soil, or water by plant nutrients, heavy metals, or pathogenic organisms and optimizes recycling of nutrients.
	www.misa.umn.edu /vd/organiccert.html (2045 words)

	Organic Certification
		The transition towards organic agriculture in high growth regions has not yet begun on a significant scale.
		Some of the drought prone regions, hill areas, and tribal regions are organic already due to heterogeneous ecological conditions, poor demand for chemical inputs and weak market forces.
		If the correlation between the microbial diversity signatures and pesticide residues is high, one could use microbial diversity signatures as the basis for organic certification.
	www.sristi.org /organic.html (488 words)

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