USDA Organic Resource Guide 2015 - Your Guide to Organic and Organic Related USDA Programs

This Organic Resource Guide provides an overview of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs and services available to the public that either directly or indirectly support organic agriculture. Some programs have the specific purpose of assisting organic farmers, ranchers, and handlers, while others may be of interest to a variety of individuals, including those in the organic industry. The spectrum of USDAs organic-related programs is illustrated on pages 4-5. USDA programs and resources that target organic producers fall within the dark green innermost oval. In the next oval moving outward are programs and agencies that develop research, data, and technical information on organic agriculture. They provide organic education and knowledge to other USDA programs and the public. The third oval includes programs and services that assist with business development and marketing of organic operations.