Organic Farm Certification & the National Organic Program (Summary)

Farmers planning to market their products as "organic" must become certified. This guide outlines the considerations involved in "going organic" and the basic steps to organic certification. The sole exemption to mandatory certification is also discussed.

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Last Updated December 28, 2007

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