Montana a Leader in Organic
Montana ranks 1st or 2nd among states in production of certified organic wheat, dry peas, lentils and flax. The department is accredited to certify organic producers and handlers under the USDA National Organic Program.
Association offers 'Pathway to Organic' website
The Organic Trade Association has launched a new website with articles and tips about ways growers can transition into organic farming. See link below.
Publication, spreadsheets on transition decisions
Montana State University has issued MontGuide 200901AG to list some of the challenges during the transition from conventional to organic. See link below to MontGuide 200901AG.
In addition, the Montana Department of Agriculture recently developed spreadsheets to help farmers compare the economics of organic and conventional rotations and to model transition economics. For more information about Organic vs. Conventional use Farming Systems Comparison link in left navigation.
Producer Applications and Sales Assesments are due March 15th. Handler Sales Assesments are due March 15th. Handler Applications are due September 15th. Updated forms are now available.
External Links
'Pathway to Organic' - Organic Trade Association
MontGuide 200901AG
National Organic Program Regulations
Contacts
Georgana Webster, Manager
Organic Certification Program
Montana Department of Agriculture
302 N Roberts
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: (406) 444-9421
E-mail: gwebster@mt.gov
Fax: (406) 444-7336
Organic Certification Program
Montana Department of Agriculture
302 N Roberts
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: (406) 444-7804
E-mail: agrorganic@mt.gov
Fax: (406) 444-7336
Breanna Caldwell, Administrative Assistant
Organic Certification Program
Montana Department of Agriculture
302 N Roberts
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: (406) 444-7804
E-mail: bcaldwell@mt.gov
Fax: (406) 444-7804
Published: Mon Apr 04 11:28:00 MDT 2011.
Last Modified: Fri Feb 08 08:49:10 MST 2013