The What, Why and How of Organic Webinar Series

September 13, 2024 12:00PM - 1:00PM Each webinar will be held from noon - 1pm

Zoom webinar information will be provided after registration.

Contact: Mariel Borgman, mborgm@msu.edu and Katie Brandt, brandtk7@msu.edu

This three-part webinar series is primarily focused on training individuals who provide services to farmers, such as MSU Extension staff. However, the program is open to all, including organic-curious farmers.

Zoom webinar information will be provided after registration.

September 13 - What
Learn about USDA Organic rules, approved products and participate in an Organic System Plan interactive activity . 

September 20 - Why
Learn from a variety of farmers the reasons why they chose to pursue organic certification for their farm, a different type of certification or no certification at all.

September 27 - How
Learn all about getting certified, including: the process of choosing a certifier, the organic system plan and recordkeeping.

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