Organic Certification Process

A Publication of ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service • 1-800-346-9140 • www. attra. ncat. org ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service is managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and is... More

A Publication of ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service • 1-800-346-9140 • www. attra. ncat. org ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service is managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and is funded under a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Visit the NCAT Web site (www. ncat. org/agri. html) for more information on our sustainable agriculture projects. ���� ATTRA Contents By Ann Baier NCAT Agriculture Specialist © NCAT 2005 Organic Certification Process O rganic certification provides thirdparty confirmation that a production or handling operation is in compliance with organic standards. Certification enables qualified producers and handlers to market agricultural products under a USDA certified organic seal. In its simplest terms, the organic seal assures the consumer of organic integrity. First, a product is grown in an organic production system that emphasizes Less