Organic Certification Resources

Organic Certification in Montana Code (Title 80, Chapter 11, Part 6)

Organic Certification in Montana Administrative Rules (Rules Chapter 4.17)

Montana Organic Program Policy Manual

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) offers resources to make organic certification more accessible, affordable, and attainable. These resources help farms and businesses understand the USDA organic standards, certification process, and inspections in more depth.

Find more information at the USDA Organic Portal, or to receive regular updates from the USDA NOP, subscribe to the USDA Organic Insider.

Links

• USDA Organic Portal
• USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP)
• USDA Organic Insider Archives
• USDA Organic Insider: Subscribe to the USDA Organic Insider, a newsletter that informs the organic community on a wide range of functions, including regulatory updates, requests for public comments, and USDA programs and services.
• Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI): OMRI supports organic integrity by developing clear information and guidance about materials, so that producers know which products are appropriate for organic operations.
• USDA Organic Labeling: USDA organic products have strict production and labeling requirements.
• Organic 101 from the USDA Blog: Posts tagged Organic 101 from the official USDA blog.
• Submit your business information to the MDA Ag Business Directory to receive updates from MDA business development staff on ag marketing and sales opportunities for you to consider.
• National Organic Program - Title 7 Part 205 of the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations e-CFR

Webinars

Webinars on the latest in organic farming practices and research are available through eXtension.org, a part of the cooperative university extension system.