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 Organic production systems integrate cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity as defined by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 and regulations in Title 7, Part 205 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Managed by USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, the National Organic Program develops, implements, and administers national organic production, handling, and labeling standards.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides assistance to organic producers to assess resource concerns, plan and install conservation practices, and meet natural resources conservation requirements for organic certification.
Organic farming webinars on a variety of topics are scheduled throughout 2012. Sign-up for our webinar announcements to receive information to participate. Additionally, webinar replays of previous events are available.
The NRCS Organic Initiative Practice List and National Organic Program Rules Matrix correlates the organic system plan and organic certification requirements with NRCS conservation practices. (Not all practices are appropriate in all areas.)
NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program – Organic Initiative assists eligible participants install or implement structural and management practices on eligible agricultural land and meet National Organic Program rules for organic certification.
Information for Technical Service Providers is available at TechReg.
NRCS National Organic Contacts:
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Sarah Brown, Organic Specialist, West National Technology Support Center
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David Lamm, Natural Resources Specialist, East National Technology Support Center
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