USDA/National Organic Program
National Organic Program Homepage: Provides links to all parts of the NOP website.
National Organic Program Handbook: Provides guidance and instructions to assist operations and certifiers to comply with USDA-NOP regulations.
USDA Organic Topics: Connects you with USDA programs, services and educational materials that can be helpful in your organic farm or business.
Organic Production
E Organic: Factsheets, publications, and webinars providing information covering all aspects of organic agriculture.
ATTRA(National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service): Organic Farming publications and information on pest control, organic certification, soils and fertilizer, crops, livestock, inputs, marketing and more.
Marketing Resources
CDA Markets Division: Markets Division has a variety of programs including Colorado Market Maker, Colorado Proud, access to International Markets and information on Specialty Crop grants to help organic operations.
In addition Markets can assist with GAP and GHP: Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling Practices. The CDA is an in-state partner with the USDA for the USDA Fresh Produce Audit Verification Program
USDA - Economic Research Service: Organic Market overview, organic trade and policy, and reports.
International Trade-Importing and Exporting Organic Products
National Organic Program Trade Partners: Information on exporting organic products to countries with international trade arrangements for USDA certified organic products.
Food Labeling
Food and Drug Administration: General Food Labeling Guidelines