Intro to Organic Webinars
Intro to Organic Webinars
Join our 'Introduction to Organic' webinar series to learn the fundamentals of organic certification. These sessions will cover certification basics and key requirements in transitioning to organic production. These webinars open with a formal presentation on a topic in organic certification, followed by an open Q&A session where you can ask your questions.
To register, please fill out the Google form linked below. A meeting link will be sent to your email after registration.
For any questions, contact us at: topp-ne@paorganic.org.
Upcoming Dates- more to be added!
Organic Record Keeping: What records are needed? Are all records submitted to my certifying agency? How do my records tie to inspection audits? What are some examples of recordkeeping and how they are kept (electronic, paper, etc.)? Review of some available templates.
Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 from 10:00 am-11:00 am EST
Organic Systems Plan – What is organic systems and how do I write one? We will review the basics of an organic systems plan and why they are the key document in certification.
Date: Friday, June 13th from 10:00 am-11:00 am EST
Your First Inspection: How to Prepare and What to Expect- We will review steps you can take to prepare for your first inspection including preparing documentation to have on hand and planning for a facility tour. We will also discuss the components of an inspection from opening conversation, operation/facility tour, review of documentation, audits, exit interview and follow up.
Date: Friday, July 11th from 10:00 am- 11:00 am EST