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Go Organic with Transitional Certification - Your Stepping Stone Toward Organic Certification
CCOF and the USDA have special tools to help you understand the requirements and assess how close your farm is to going organic. Start with our simple checklist for transitioning to certified organic. Or get the red, yellow, or green light for your specific operation by taking our self-assessment. This tool will help you understand how the organic regulations apply to your operation, let you see how ready your farm is for certification, and determine what you might still need to do to prepare. Ready to go organic?
What Growers Are Saying About Organic Certification:
Transitional Certification
As the demand for organic grows, CCOF’s Certified Transitional program provides a stepping stone towards organic certification. Expand your markets with this new program.
Need More Resources?
From the USDA organic regulations to our organic checklist, we have the transition resources you need to get started.
CCOF-certified members may download the "Non-GMO & More" seal and use in any setting already approved for the CCOF seal.
Think You're Ready?
Our organic self-assessment helps you see how close your operation is transitioning to organic. Receive $100 off your application fee when you complete a self-assessment and include it with your application for CCOF's Transitional Certification.
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