In response to requests from the organic community, USDA developed these materials to help connect current and prospective organic operations with appropriate USDA resources. 

Through this effort, USDA staff will be better equipped to help current and prospective organic customers:

• Obtain technical and financial assistance.
• Insure crops and livestock.
• Access and fund research.
• Secure loans.
• Develop conservation practices.
• Find current organic price information.
• Access local, regional, and international markets.

By 2015, the USDA hopes to have 20,000 certified organic farmers and businesses in the United States. We're well on our way to achieving this goal, but we're not there yet.

We hope you will use and share these materials widely, helping current and prospective organic operations fully benefit from USDA services.

View Guide to Organic and Organic-Related USDA Programs 

Access All Organic Literacy Initiative Materials 

Includes training and outreach materials

In order to credit your training and track USDA participation, please access the organic 101 and 201 courses through USDA's AgLearn system. However, AgLearn is currently down for routine maintenance until September 12th.  

Once AgLearn is back online, USDA staff will be invited to access these online training modules.  

In the meantime, we welcome you to:

• Bookmark the Organic Literacy Initiative homepage for future reference. 
• Watch a video summarizing available resources.
• Review the Guide to Organic and Organic-Related USDA Programs.
• Familiarize yourself with the Is Organic an Option for Me? outreach materials. 

Thank you for your patience and help supporting organic agriculture!

The NOP facilitates trade and ensures integrity of organic agricultural products by consistently implementing organic standards and enforcing compliance with the regulations throughout the world. Learn more.