This factsheet highlights the USDA's Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), which reimburses certified organic producers and handlers for up to 75% of their organic certification fees. It walks applicants through a five-step process for applying — from reviewing program materials and finding the correct application form, to submitting required documents through a local FSA office or a participating state agency.

This factsheet highlights Technical Note 12 (TN-12), a guide developed collaboratively by the Organic Farming Research Foundation and NRCS that helps farmers, field agents, and technical service providers understand how organic farming practices align with NRCS resource concerns and conservation practice standards.

This toolkit serves as a step-by-step guide for agricultural organizations and farms looking to host field days as a means of disseminating research and fostering connections between farmers, researchers, and industry professionals. It walks organizers through four key phases — setting objectives, establishing event details, conducting outreach, and implementing the event.

This guide provides an overview of resources for farmers and agricultural professionals interested in organic seed production and use. It introduces the importance of using organically produced seed to meet certification requirements, and compiles educational materials, research resources, and practical information to help growers locate, produce, and manage organic seed within sustainable agricultural systems.

This guidebook, produced by the Land Stewardship Project, offers practical information and strategies to improve soil health through sustainable agricultural practices. It covers topics such as soil biology, nutrient cycling, and conservation techniques aimed at enhancing productivity and climate resilience.

The guidebook from The Organic Center examines the impact of late blight disease on organic apple and tree pear production, detailing its biology, spread, and management challenges. It provides research-based strategies for organic farmers to prevent and control this devastating plant pathogen while minimizing environmental harm.

This guidebook, produced by the USDA, provides a comprehensive overview of organic certification requirements, standards, and regulatory processes in the United States. It offers practical guidance for farmers, handlers, and certifiers on compliance, labeling, and maintaining organic integrity.

This in-depth guidebook, written by Mark Schonbeck, outlines the main principles and practices of sustainable weed management in organic cropping systems.

This publication from the Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association features case studies of certified organic farms that have implemented food safety measures, highlighting challenges and successes along the way.

The guidebook examines the role of rice in both the global and U.S. food system, detailing the current status of domestic organic rice production and the gap between rising consumer demand and limited U.S. supply. It also explores production challenges, insights from multistate farmer surveys, and strategic recommendations to strengthen the organic rice sector.

The guidebook explores how integrating livestock grazing into cover-cropped organic vegetable systems can support soil health and enhance nutrient cycling, while also examining the potential food-safety risks associated with grazing before planting fresh produce. It summarizes a multi-state research project that evaluates soil physical, chemical, and biological outcomes of grazed versus ungrazed cover crops, and discusses practical implementation in organic systems.

The guidebook provides organic citrus producers with science-based strategies for managing Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening, using methods compliant with organic certification. It summarizes researcher and grower experience on controlling the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) vector, enhancing tree health through biocontrols, cultural practices, micronutrient support, and other organic-approved tactics.