GO ORGANIC! EDUCATION CORNER

GO Organic! Resources - For transitioning and current USDA Certified Organic farmers.

GO Organic! Technical Assistance - Georgia Organics’ staff have training in Organic Crop & Livestock inspection by the International Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA) and can help you achieve Organic certification. Contact us HERE.
NEW! Georgia Organics’ Organic Input Guide - A guide for Georgia farmers to select and source inputs allowed for use in certified organic operations. Check out our webinar recording for a walk-through.
Certification Setbacks Resource- Avoid Common Mistakes with Organic Inputs
Organic Farming Q and A- Rodale Institute's candid Q&A with Southeast Organic Consultant De'Anthony Price

(added on June 2, 2026) Check out The Organic Center's growing library of tip sheets, designed to translate organic science into clear, practical resources for everyday decision-making. Topics include organic meat, dairy, produce, cotton, spices, herbs, and teas, as well as resources explaining what’s behind the USDA Organic seal.

NEW! Introduction to Organic Agriculture Video: An overview of organic agriculture in Georgia, this video discusses how organic agriculture supports resilient farming systems, protects natural resources, and contributes to stronger local food systems and communities.
NEW! Farm Spotlight Video: On-Farm Efficiencies at Woodland Gardens Organic Farm - In this farm spotlight video, Celia Barss, owner and manager of Woodland Gardens Organic Farm, shares the organizational strategies that help her farm run efficiently with a team of 11 full-time employees and 4 seasonal staff.
Think Like a Certifier, Lean on a Mentor: Support and Resources for the Organic Certification Journey: At a recent Seeds of Success panel, three farmers with over 80 years of collective experience and expertise in organic farming and certification shared their advice for farmers beginning their certification journey. Read the highlights from their conversation in the Organic Farming Research Foundation's new blog post.
The Organic Farmers Association has just launched a new storytelling resource hub for organic farmers. In it you'll find storytelling workshop recordings, storytelling guides and frameworks, and more resources to help promote your business, connect with customers, and share the story behind your farm. Check out the marketing assistance resources here.

NEW! Help shape the future of Organic by joining Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) Redesigned Farmer Advisory Council. The OTA's Farmer Advisory Council brings the practical experience of organic producers directly into OTA’s work. Council members help OTA understand what is happening on farms, identify emerging challenges and opportunities, and evaluate how policy, regulatory, research, and market development initiatives may affect organic operations in the real world. Express your interest in joining here.
After a year-long delay in distributing 2025 organic certification cost share reimbursements, USDA has announced that Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices are now accepting organic certification cost share program applications for both 2025 and 2026 until December 31, 2026. Read the full blog post here. Find your local FSA office here.
(added on June 16, 2026) A new "Common Organic System Plan" was announced recently and has been posted on the USDA website. It consists of a set of scope-based templates that comply with USDA organic regulations and was developed with the aid and input of organic farmers. The National Organic Program (NOP) is encouraging certifiers and farmers to use them in order to simplify and streamline the certification process.