New Publication Released: Organic Certification of Vegetable Operations
Posted by Jim Riddle, January 13th , 2009.Are you interested in getting your vegetable operation certified organic, but don’t know if you qualify? Are you confused by organic record keeping requirements? What factors should you consider, when choosing a certification agency? In the new publication, “Organic Certification of Vegetable Operations,” Jim Riddle explains organic certification requirements in common sense, understandable terms. The publication explains the requirements for organic seeds, seedlings, greenhouses, crop rotations, soil amendments, pest and disease control inputs, harvest, and storage, as well as how to transition your operation to certified organic production. The publication, written for eOrganic, explains the certification process, and contains examples of record keeping forms used by organic produce growers.
