The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) oversees organic agriculture and ensures farms and businesses follow organic regulations. Certifying agents issue USDA organic certificates for all certified operations through the Organic INTEGRITY Database.
To support the organic industry, the USDA offers free online training through the Organic Integrity Learning Center. As an example: a new short course, Overview of the USDA Organic Certificate, explains the key parts of the certificate and why it’s important to review it.
This training helps you:
- Verify an operation’s certification status.
- Understand certified products and practices.
- Ensure compliance and maintain trust in organic supply chains.
Staying familiar with these certificates is essential for smooth operations and maintaining organic standards.
Access the Overview of the USDA Organic Certificate microlearning from within the NOP-997: National Organic Program Microlearning course. More information is available here.
