Organic Agriculture
Dr. James Sutton
Organic Program Manager
Tele: (404) 656-1264
Email: gdaorganics@agr.state.ga.us
The National Organic Program (USDA)
National Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Application Forms for Organic Registration
All Georgia growers, livestock producers, processors, handlers, and distributors who use “organic” in their labeling are reminded that they must be registered with the Georgia Department of Agriculture. All agencies or groups certifying “organic” products in Georgia also must be registered. Retailers who do not process or repackage certified organic commodities are exempt from registration. Forms must be printed out, completed and the hard copies submitted to the address provided on each form.
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Rules and Regulations for Georgia to implement procedures of National Organic Program (46KB)
Organic Grower/Producer (27KB)
Exempt Organic Grower/Producer (32KB)
Organic Livestock Producer (27KB)
Organic Processor, Handler, Distributor (28KB)
Organic Certification Entity (30KB)
Links to other Organic Agriculture Websites
Georgia Organics www.georgiaorganics.org
AATRA Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas www.attra.org
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association www.carolinafarmstewards.org
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) www.ccof.org
Georgia Crop Improvement Association (GCIA) www.certifiedseed.org