Montana Organic Program
According to recent data, Montana ranks 1st among states in the production of certified organic wheat, and 2nd in organic production of all grains, peas, lentils and flax. This department is accredited to certify organic producers and handlers, both under the USDA National Organic Program and under International Standards Organization (ISO) Guide 65. For more information, see program links on the left or contact us.
Montana Organic Association sets June 17 farm tour
Mark Brucker Farms south of Malta will be featured on a Montana Organic Association farm tour June 17, 2011. Pre-registration begins at 10 a.m., and the tour will start at 10:30 a.m. A $10 registration fee includes a sack lunch. See the flyer and contact Sam Schmidt of MOA at 771-9229 to pre-register.
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. Link
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. Download the MontGuide.
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.
