Frequently Asked Questions About Organic Farming
Answers to fundamental questions about the nature and principles of organic farming, with background information on production practices and solutions.

Organic Practice Guide (PDF 122k)
Management techniques for organic crop and livestock production. An essay on the origins, establishment, development, and growth of organic food in the region.

Transitioning to Organic Production (PDF 1.2mb)
USDA SARE program. Introduction, overview, economics, and case studies of transitions to organic farming from around the US.

Organic Farm Certification (ATTRA) _______En espanol
ATTRA. A guide for producers to getting a farm certified to National Organic Program standards.

Overview of Organic Crop Production (PDF 967k)
ATTRA. Basic approaches to producing organic crops.

Organic Livestock Workbook (PDF 368k)
NCAT’s Organic Livestock Workbook is designed for use by organic and transitional producers with
livestock or mixed crop and livestock operations.

Organic Agriculture Training Broadcasts
Video streams, handouts and useful links from two satellite broadcasts sponsored by WSARE and Washington State University. National Organic Standards: What Do They Mean For You? (March 21, 2003) & Organic Livestock: Principles, Practices, and Prospects (October 29, 2004).