MSU Extension Bulletin: Transitioning to Certified Organic in Michigan View handout on transitioning to organic and where to start.
How To Go Organic: Here you'll find an online collection of existing resources for anyone exploring how to transition to organic. The Organic Trade Association is proud to offer this premier resource to help cultivate the growth of organic farming.
Michigan Organic Reporting Session 08': MSU Organic Farming Certificate Program by Cori Pierce
Suppliers of Seed for Certified Organic Production Database: This database provides sources for organic seed of both agronomic and horticultural crops.
ATTRA: Resource Guide to Organic & Sustainable Vegetable Production
Cost Share Application View the Michigan Department of Agriculture's application for Cost Sharing - not available until Farm Bill passes
Handler Application View the Michigan Department of Agriculture's application for Handling
Organic Farm Plan: View ATTRA's step-by-step organic farm plan
Eco-Lable Programs for Michigan Farmers this pdf is helpful in assisting farmers in determining which lables, if any, are appropriate and beneficial for their operations. It describes some more established labels, as well as some that are in development. It also has a checklist that summarizes the broad criteria embodied in each label.
Michigan Department of Agriculture - Organic Licensing, Certification and Registration Page. Check here for MDA updates on:
- Organic Farm Registry
- Registration of Organic Handlers & Producers
- Registration of Organic Certifying Agents
- Organic Cost Share Program
Organic Certifiers List of Michigan organic certifiers.