The Kerr Center’s Cannon Horticulture Plots have been certified organic since 2011. Organic certification was allowed to lapse in 2017, but organic management continues in order to permit easy re-certification in the future. On this page, learn what is required for organic certification, and how to achieve and maintain it.
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry is an accredited organic certifier, and also maintains a list of certified organic producers and processors in the state.
Publications Related to Organic Certification
Southern Organic Resource Guide
The Southern Organic Resource Guide was designed to help certified and transitioning organic farmers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee minimize and manage risks associated with obtaining and maintaining organic certification.
Organic Production in Oklahoma: Questions & Answers
This is an FAQ-format summary of organic farming for producers considering certification.
Are We Organic Yet?!
This presentation covers organic practices, prohibited substances, food safety, integrity, seeds & planting stock, marketing, steps to certification, and resources.
A Basic Summary of The National Organic Program Manure and Manure-Compost Regulations
Brief guide to compliance with the National Organic Standard’s regulations for using manure and manure-compost in certified organic farming operations
A Brief Overview of the History and Philosophy of Organic Agriculture
This publication outlines the origins of organic agriculture, highlighting the concepts that define it as a distinct and sustainable approach to farming.
Elements of Organic Farming: Putting Your System Together
This presentation gives an extensive overview of setting up an organic farming system.
How We Converted Bermuda Pasture to Organic Vegetables
This fact sheet describes how to eliminate bermudagrass from future vegetable fields using a sorghum-sudangrass cover crop.
Farm Made: A Guide to On-Farm Processing for Organic Producers
This report provides an overview of the general requirements for organic certification and for food processing facilities, followed by a discussion of four different on-farm enterprises, including table eggs.
Small Scale Organics: A Guidebook for the Non-certified Organic Grower
This report includes guidelines and an organic system plan to help determine whether an organic farming operation meets the USDA standards.
How Is My Food Grown? Food Labeling for Sustainable Agriculture
This report summarizes food labeling laws, including organic and genetically modified foods, in relation to sustainable agriculture.
