What are the requirements to become an organic farm or ranch?
The National Organic Program (NOP), developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), became law on April 21, 2001. The National Organic Program requires that agricultural products labeled as organic originate from farms or handling operations certified by USDA accredited certification agents. All products sold in the United States and labeled “organic” must comply with the procedures outlined in the National Organic Program. To learn more about the organic program, certification requirements, certification companies and more, please go the following USDA link: www.ams.usda.
