An introduction to organic certification for farmers and growers

See also:

OF&G Control Manual
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Whilst there is plenty of information available to assist farmers in converting their land and managing it organically, the process of getting it inspected and certified has to be understood to avoid confusion or taking a wrong turn.

These pages answer some of the common questions asked about conversion, inspection and certification.

Choose from the links below to find out more or click here to download the complete document as a PDF file (click here for more information about the Adobe PDF format if you are unsure):

Why do I have to become certified?
What categories of production or processing are involved?
Who or what has to be certified?
How do I convert my farm?
What is the conversion period?
How are livestock converted?
How do I sell my crops during the conversion period?
Where can I get advice about conversion?
Are there any grants to assist the conversion?
Introduction to Organic Farmers & Growers
How do I become registered with Organic Farmers & Growers?