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.

This report summarizes food labeling laws, including organic and genetically modified foods, in relation to sustainable agriculture.

Funds to help pay costs associated with organic certification are available from USDA programs, with signup deadlines at the end of October.

USDA will help cover certification and education expenses to agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic.

This report recounts the lessons learned from nine years of organic management of the Cannon Horticulture plots.