Links to Information and Resources

    To help you learn more about the organic industry, we compiled a list of links for key subjects to leading organizations. Please contact Organic Concepts with any questions. With 70+ years of combined experience, the consultants at Organic Concepts are happy to share their knowledge.

    Agencies and Standards

    USDA National Organic Program

    Canadian Organic Standards

    CARTV (Formerly the CAAQ) Quebec Reference Standards

    MAFF Production standards for Japan Organic Certification

    EPA Pesticide inerts

    FDA regulations website search

    IFOAM Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements

    IOIA – International Organic Inspector’s Association

    APHIS -- Info on approved biotech products

    Genetic ID

     

    OASIS (Organic standard for the US beauty and personal care products)

    Handling

    GE Handbook of industrial water treatment. A good resource for understanding boiler additives and filtration science

    Crop and Livestock Production

    Mississippi State University on poultry diseases
    Peaceful Valley Farm Supply
    Herbicide injury diagnostic key
     
    Materials Review

    OMRI – Organic Materials Review Institute
    WSDA Organic Materials Lists

    Organic Certifiers

    California Certified Organic Farmers
    Quality Assurance International
    Montana Department of Agriculture State Organic Program
    Idaho Department of Agriculture Organic Progarm
    Utah Department of Food and Agriculture Organic Program
    Midwest Organic Services Association
    Oregon Tilth Certified Organic
    Quality Certification Services
    ICS/FVO International Certification Services/Farm Verified Organic
     
    Others

    Attra Alternative Technology Transfer for Rural Areas. Information about sustainable and organic farming
    Rodale Institute Information about sustainable and organic farming
    Certified Humane Certification for the Humane Treatment of farm animals
    Non GMO Project NonGMO Chain of Custody certification
    The Wild Farm Alliance
    MOSES Midwest Organic and Sustainable Educations Services
    Sweetwater Organic Community Farm