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The Midwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is a coalition of partners led by <a href="https://mosaorganic.org/">MOSA Certified Organic</a> providing mentorship, technical assistance, and wrap-around support for transitioning and existing organic producers. Our coalition of partners serves producers in Arkansas, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
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Our Mentorship Program connects producers transitioning to organic practices with experienced organic producers who serve as mentors. These mentors guide them through the transition process and offer valuable insights into their journey into organic farming.

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TOPP offers a variety of workshops, field days, and educational events in the region to provide technical assistance, and training, and advising on organic-specific resources and advising.

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To foster connections within the organic agricultural community, we will organize conferences, workshops, and field days, and round table discussions to facilitate networking and collaboration.

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TOPP provides targeted training and education for the organic workforce, including the entire supply chain. Workforce development is key to our mission.

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Intro to Organic Certification Fact Sheet

MW TOPP Q2 2025 Newsletter

Midwest TOPP Newsletter (Q2 2025)

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11 Steps to Organic Certification

11 Steps to Organic Certification for Crops

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Calculating Dry Matter Intake from Pasture

Webinar: Buyer Perspectives on Organic Grain Sourcing

Webinar: Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Grain Farmers

Webinar: Buyer Perspectives on Organic Dairy Sourcing

Webinar: Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Dairy Farmers

Webinar: Buyer Perspectives on Organic Livestock Sourcing

Webinar: Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Livestock Farmers

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Listing of Sustainable Farm Jobs in Michigan (Michigan State University-OFTP)

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Map of Sustainable Farm Jobs in Michigan (Michigan State University-OFTP)

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Sustainable Farm Jobs in Michigan Resources Page (Michigan State University-OFTP)

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How to Choose a Certifier Fact Sheet (Organic Association of Kentucky)

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On-line Course: Farming Financial Management Tools (OGRAIN-Wisconsin)

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Organic Transition: Purpose, Process, and Resources (OGRAIN-Wisconsin)

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Organic Practices and NRCS Resources Crosswalk

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Organic Grain Resource List (OGRAIN-Wisconsin)

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Sustainable Farming in Missouri: How EQIP Supports Adoption of Conservation Practices (Missouri Organic Association)

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Cover Crops & Their Benefits (Missouri Organic Association)

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Minnesota Organic  Mentor / Mentee Map (University of Minnesota)

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Weed Management on Two Organic Fruit Farms (Marbleseed)

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Pest Management for Urban Farms (Iowa State University)

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Arkansas Organic Chronicles Podcast Live Q & A with Luke and Joe – Recordkeeping for Seeds & Transplants (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

Arkansas Organic Chronicles Podcast Live Q & A with Luke and Joe – Cover Crops & Nitrogen Sources (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

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Podcast: Organic Weed Management Series – Part 6:  What did I get wrong? (Episode 42)

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Arkansas Organic Chronicles Podcast Live Q & A with Luke and Joe – NWA Regional Farming Gathering (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

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Arkansas Organic Chronicles Podcast Live Q & A with Luke and Joe – Starting Seeds (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

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Arkansas Organic Chronicles Podcast Live Q & A with Luke and Joe (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

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Putting Cover Crops to Work with Dr. Amanda McWhirt: Arkansas Grown Conference Session (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

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Organic Weed Management on Three Springs Farm: Arkansas Grown Conference Session (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

Organic Weed Management for Small-Scale Farming: Arkansas Grown Conference Session (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

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Cultivating Tractors for Organic Weed Management: Introduction (Center For Arkansas Farms and Food)

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Glossary of Terms for Organic Certification for Handlers

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Certification Process Overview for Handlers

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A Newcomer’s Guide to Organic Regulations for Handlers

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Dry Matter Intake from Pasture: Fact Sheet

Midwest Meat Summit Organic Meat Opportunities

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Organic Grain Marketing in the Midwest Resource Guide

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Organic Small Grain Marketing (OGRAIN-Wisconsin)

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Crop Insurance for Specialty and Organic Grains (OGRAIN-Wisconsin)

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Organic Crop Audit Flow Chart (Washtenaw Conservation District-Michigan)

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Illinois Organic Grain Mentorship Program (The Land Connection)

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Field Notes: Talking Cultivation with Gary McDonald (The Land Connection-Illinois)

Organic Certification & Tips for Choosing a Certifier (English)

Organic Certification & Tips for Choosing a Certifier Fact Sheet (Marbleseed-Wisconsin)

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Organic Seed Commons Network (Organic Seed Alliance)

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Midwest Organic Seed Production Online Course (Organic Seed Alliance)

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Soil Test Interpretation Tool (Organic Association of Kentucky)

Field and Tunnel Maps Template (Organic Association of Kentucky)

Organic Vegetable Crop Planning Tool (Organic Association of Kentucky)

Kentucky Production and Resource Catalog (Organic Association of Kentucky)

Farming Resources – Tools and Templates (Organic Association of Kentucky)

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Organic Certification and the Organic System Plan Video Series (Organic Association of Kentucky)

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Organics 101: How do I become certified organic? (Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association)

Organics 101: Is organic for me? (Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association)

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Organic no-till: Voices of Farmers and Researchers (OGRAIN-Wisconsin)

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Go Organic! Organic Systems Plan Guide (Washtenaw Conservation District-Michigan)

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Michigan Organic Certifiers OSP Templates (Washtenaw Conservation District)

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Michigan Organic Certifiers Fee Sheet (Washtenaw Conservation District)

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Organic Crops Scope Certification Readiness Assessment (Washtenaw Conservation District-Michigan)

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USDA NRCS/FSA Organic Resources (Washtenaw Conversation District-Michigan)

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Michigan Organic Resources Farmer Directory (Washtenaw Conservation District)

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WHAT is Organic? (Michigan State University-OTFP)

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Organic Systems Plan Workshop with OEFFA (Michigan State University-OFTP)

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Organic Systems Plan Workshop with MOSA (Michigan State University-OFTP)

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Organic Transitional Production Plan (TPP) Workshop (Michigan State University-OFTP)

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Organic System Plan Workshop with Ecocert (Michigan State University-OFTP)

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Organic System Plan Workshop with Global Organic Alliance (Michigan State University-OFTP)

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WHY Choose Organic? 3 Farmer Experiences (Michigan State University-OFTP)

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HOW to Certify Organic? (Michigan State University-OFTP)

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Organic Recordkeeping Templates (Grand Traverse Conservation District-Michigan)

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Exploring Organic – Additional Certification Options (Grand Traverse Conservation District-Michigan)

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Is Organic Right for my Farm? (Grand Traverse Conservation District-Michigan)

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Organic Farming, Certified or Not (Grand Traverse Conservation District-Michigan)

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Organic Recordkeeping (Grand Traverse Conservation District-Michigan)

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Urban Agriculture Expertise Directory (Iowa State University)

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2024 Organic Corn Harvest (Iowa State University)

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100% Grass-fed Grazing with Annuals and Perennials (Iowa Organic Association)

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Weed Management for Organic Row Crops (Iowa Organic Association)

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Organic Inspection Overview (Iowa Organic Association)

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How to Apply for Organic Certification Cost-Share (Iowa Organic Association)

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Organic Herbicides (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

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Organic-approved Pest Control Materials (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

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Organic Weed Management for Small-Scale Farming (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

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Organic Mentorship Program Webinar (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

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Importance of Mentorship for Organic Farmers (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

Organic Herbicides: Using Homeplate to clean up weeds around plastic mulch (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

Dripping Springs Farm Tour – What does Organic Mean to You? (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

PrairieWoods Farm Tour – A Journey to Organic Farming (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

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Bed layout for small-scale intensive market farms (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)

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