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Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)
Farmers considering organic certification can get connected with experienced organic producers through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program.
Find an Organic Mentor -
Get connected to an experienced organic producer in your region!
Designed to provide transitioning growers with on-the-ground support and real-time problem solving, organic mentorship is a great way to learn about organic production and certification.
Mentorship is free of charge, and mentees receive a $500 travel and education stipend. Mentors have 3 years of experience managing organic production and certification and are paid for their time.
Learn more and apply at www.organictransition.org. Contact Molly Nakahara at the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) with questions – mnakahara@ccof.org.
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Become an Organic Mentor –
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Are you an experienced organic producer interested in helping other farmers?
Apply today to become an Organic Mentor and get paid to mentor a farmer transitioning to organic production. Organic mentors help grow the organic movement by providing real-time, one-on-one guidance, education, and encouragement.
Learn more and apply at www.organictransition.org. Contact Molly Nakahara at the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) with questions – mnakahara@ccof.org.​
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News & Alerts Archive
8/3/2021: National List Sunset Dates
1/11/2021: USDA-NOP Ends the US-India Organic Recognition Agreement
1/1/2021: US-UK Organic Equivalency Keeps Trade Opportunities Open
7/8/2020: U.S. FDA Policy: CBD Prohibited in Food and Supplements
6/9/2020 Policy Memo: California State Organic Program, Additional Requirements Granted
6/4/2020: US Streamlines Organic Trade with Taiwan
11/26/19 Instruction: Organic Certification of Industrial Hemp
6/3/19 Notice: Certification of Organic Crop Container System
5/2/19 Notice: Organic Integrity Learning Center Launch
7/31/18 Policy Memo: Impact of Prohibited Grain Seed Regulations on Organic Imports
7/31/18 Policy Memo: Impact of Fumigation and Irradiation Requirements on Organic Imports
10/25/17 Interim Instruction: Maintaining the Integrity of Organic Imports
8/10/17 Notice: Oversite of Organic Imports
6/27/17 National List Sunset Dates
12/2/16 Guidance: Appendix of Prohibited Materials for Organic Crop Production
12/2/16 Guidance: Materials for Organic Crop Production Guidance Part 2
12/2/16 Guidance: Materials for Organic Crop Production Guidance Part 1
12/2/16 Guidance: Decision Tree for Classification of Materials as Synthetic or Non-Synthetic
12/2/16 Guidance: Classification of Materials
8/31/16 Treated Lumber (Draft Guidance)
8/30/16 Interim Instruction: Material Review
8/23/16 Instruction: Organic Certification of Industrial Hemp Production
8/2/16 Noncompliance and Adverse Actions Flow Chart
3/31/16 Instruction: Personnel Performance Evaluations
3/11/16 Procedure: National List Petition Guidelines
1/15/16 Guidance: Substance Used in Post-Harvest Handling of Organic Products
1/15/16 Guidance: Natural Resources and Biodiversity Conversation