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Organic standards are enforced by the National Organic Program (NOP), which is housed in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Refer to their program page for more information.
What are the national standards for organic dairy farms, and who enforces the standards?
Organic standards are enforced by the National Organic Program (NOP), which is housed in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Refer to their program page for more information.
The USDA accredits private entities and government agencies to certify organic crop production, livestock production, wild crop harvesting, and handling (processing). Organic operations may use any USDA-accredited certifier, no matter where its office is located. The following certifiers accept clients in Minnesota.
How do I get my dairy farm organic certified?
The USDA accredits private entities and government agencies to certify organic crop production, livestock production, wild crop harvesting, and handling (processing). Organic operations may use any USDA-accredited certifier, no matter where its office is located. The following certifiers accept clients in Minnesota.
