OCIA International — ( OCIA )

OCIA is one of the world’s Oldest, Largest and most trusted leaders in the Organic Certification Industry.  OCIA is dedicated to providing the highest quality organic certification services and access to the global organic markets.

Listed below are a few of the links we have found useful in our searches for organic information.  You can connect to there web site by clicking on their name.  We hope you will find this helpful.

Natures International Certification Service — ( NICS )

 

Organic Certification Agency founded in 2005 by Dave Engel to serve organic producers and processors worldwide.  NICS makes its services available to all applicants without regard to size or membership in any association or group.

AgriEnergy Resources

The mission and goal of AgriEnergy Resources is to develop renewable farming systems and assist with their implementation for healthier soils producing balanced, high-nutrient-density plants resulting in healthier livestock and people.  Today, AgriEnergy Resources offers a microbiology lab, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, support facilities, corporate offices, as well as nearly 240 acres of farmland, all dedicated to Renewable Farming research.

Organic Trade Association - ( OTA )

Organic Trade Association (OTA) is a membership-based business association that focuses on organic business community in North America.  OTA’s mission is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public and the economy.  The OTA is a proud member of The International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements (IFOAM)

National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service - ( ATTRA )

Looking for the latest in sustainable agriculture and organic farming news, events and funding opportunities?  We feature all that, plus in-depth publications on production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises, innovative marketing, organic certification, and highlights of local, regional, USDA and other federal sustainable ag activities.

Summit Springs Inc

Distributing Green to the World

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Leaders of the Organic Revolution

Summit Organic Inc

Custom Certification Services — ( CCS )

CCS Consulting Program allows you access to 80 plus years on experience in the organic industry.  Let them help you avoid the pitfalls and save you money in the process.  CCS’s Verification Program equals International selling power.  CCS verification allows you access to global organic marketplace. IFOAM, NOP, JAS, CAAQ and MAG verification.

Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association — ( OEFFA )

Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association is dedicated to promoting and supporting sustainable, ecological, and healthful food systems.  Click Here to get a list of products that have been approved by the OEFFA for Organic Crop Production.

AgroPlus, Inc.

Agro Plus produces bio-stimulants which are natural crop yield enhancers and soil nitrogen utilization boosters.  Their formulations are produced through a controlled fermentation process.  Their products have great economic potential since they can reduce input costs, while promoting activity among the beneficial soil organisms triggering a chain of events that dramatically improves soil structure and quality.  Furthermore, reduction in the amount of nitrogen necessary to produce a crop may reduce the amounts of nitrate pollution in the ground water.

National Organic Program — ( NOP )

The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products.  The NOP also accredits the certifying agents (foreign and domestic) who inspect organic production and handling operations to certify that the meet USDA standards.

Colorado Department of Agriculture — ( Plant Industry Division )

Provides organic certification, nursery stock inspection, produce, plant and seed export certificates, seed inspection and certification, weed free forage certification, bee inspection and investigations, chemigation (backflow prevention equipment permits and inspections), commercial & private pesticide applicator testing, licensing and investigations, pesticide product record inspections and label registration.

Arizona Department of Agriculture — ( Plant Services Division  )

An excellent source of ag information on a verity of subjects.  They offer Plant Services, Animal Services, Environmental Services, Citrus, Fruit & Vegetable Standardization, Agricultural Consultation & Training and a State Agricultural Laboratory.

New Mexico Department of Agriculture — ( Home Page )

Through securing the food supply, promoting trade, and protecting their natural resources and environment, NMDA is a producer consumer and regulatory agency that plays a fundamental role in multiple sectors of New Mexico’s agricultural and consumer services industries.  As such, they welcome you and encourage you to learn about the current NMDA programs and features.

Idaho Department of Agriculture — ( Home Page )

From produce to animals to accurate measuring devices, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture plays a vital role in the many varied segments of Idaho’s rich agricultural industry.  As such, they would like to welcome you to their web site and encourage you to take a moment to learn about the current ISDA featured programs.

Utah Department of Agriculture — ( Home Page )

Their mission is the protection and promotion of Utah’s agriculture and food.  Through many different programs UTDA promotes agriculture and related industries.  They have a healthy working relationship with local, state and federal government agencies and agricultural industries.

Utah Own — ( Home Page )

A website sponsored by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.  The Utah’s own program was established to create a consumer culture of choosing Utah products.  Utah’s Own is also a source for Organic Growers, Farms, Companies, Farmers Markets etc.

Acres U.S.A. - ( Home Page )

Acres U.S.A. is North America’s oldest, largest magazine covering commercial-scale organic and sustainable farming…  Acres U.S.A. is the only national magazine that offers a comprehensive guide to sustainable agriculture.  Drawing on knowledge accumulated in more than 35 years of continuous publication, the bring their readers the latest techniques for growing!

National Agricultural Statistics Service — ( Home Page )

The National Agricultural Statistics Service provides timely, accurate, and useful statistics in service to U.S. Agriculture.

National Agricultural Library — ( AFSIC )

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC), focuses on topics related to sustainable and alternative agricultural systems, crops and livestock.  They work to implement the NAL mission of “advancing access to global information for agriculture.”  AFSIC specializes in library services—locating, acc