Go Organic! - Organic Technical Assistance

Certified Organic farmers through our GO Organic! initiative.

We understand the challenges of obtaining and maintaining Organic certification and our Farmer Services team is here to connect farmers to the resources and assistance they need.

Our Farmer Services team has been trained by the International Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA) in Organic Crop & Organic Livestock inspection and can help you achieve Organic certification. Services include understanding NOP rules and regulations, advising on recordkeeping systems, understanding allowed and prohibited substances and practices, understanding prohibited infrastructure materials, and conducting mock inspections and audits prior to an official inspection.

Georgia Organics offers an organic cost share program to support Georgia farmers with certification expenses. Farmer Members can be reimbursed for 50%, up to $500, for their first-time certification fees, or 25%, up to $250, for their certification renewals. The Georgia Organics Cost Share is only offered while funding is available, and applications are processed on a first-come first-served basis.

Georgia Organics launched the Georgia Certified Organic Network (GCON) in early 2023 with the intention to foster community for Certified Organic farmers within the state. GCON aims to create Certified Organic grower-to-grower connections in Georgia through organizing engaging discussions around shared best practices, collectively defined challenges, and the identification of necessary resources for success as an Organic grower or farmer. Members receive invitations to networking events and educational workshops, as well as customer-facing marketing materials for promoting the USDA Certified Organic brand.