Organic Certification and Transition Program

Virginia State University's research farm is currently in the third year of the USDA organic certification transition process. This program serves as a demonstration site for growers interested in organic production and provides educational opportunities to help them learn organic standards, recordkeeping, soil fertility management, and organic production practices they can apply on their farms.

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Program activities include:

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• Organic transition management

• Organic certification requirements

• Soil health and fertility management

• Cover crop and crop rotation practices

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Resources:

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https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/sales-certified-organic.shtml

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https://www.ext.vsu.edu/blog/vsu-transitions-10-acre-plot-to-organic-field-for-future-research-and-education-opportunities

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https://www.nifa.usda.gov/topics/organic-agriculture

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https://www.ams.usda.gov/reports/organic-certification-made-simple

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https://smallfarm.ifas.ufl.edu/production/organic-production/

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https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2020/june/common-organic-practices-include-complex-rotations-cover-crops-and-pasture

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https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/initiatives-and-highlighted-programs/peoples-garden/soil-health/cover-crops-and-crop-rotation

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