What does it mean to certify a wild crop as organic? In this training we explore how someone would pursue this certification. This training is designed to equip you with the knowledge and resources needed to support producers in implementing organic wild crop harvesting standards.
Matthew Molyneaux, Technical Specialist with Oregon Tilth, will discuss the intricacies of the organic certification processes for crops harvested from the so-called wild.
This 101 session aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange to support the adoption of organic wild crop harvesting practices. You will gain insights into how organic practices can aid in ecosystem preservation, long-term environmental conservation and promote practice changes, including alternatives to chemical management of unwanted species on managed lands. This is a balance we hope to explore more in the upcoming 201 training this fall, 2024.
By understanding the details of organic certification for wild-harvested crops, you will be better equipped to guide producers in maintaining the integrity of their harvesting practices and the health of the ecosystems they help manage.
This training was supported by the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a
program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered
by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic
Program (NOP).
27 июн 2024
