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The Southeastern Regional Center for Organic Transition is a coalition of 30 plus partners led by <a href="https://foginfo.org/">Florida Organic Growers (FOG)</a> providing technical assistance and support for transitioning and existing organic farmers throughout the Southeastern United States. The Center serves producers in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Our Mentorship Program connects producers transitioning 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 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 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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Education for handlers. All free, always accessible.

Organic Handlers

The Guide to Organic Handling & Processing

Nutrient Dense Food

Nutrient Dense Food – What Farmers Are Measuring and How They’re Selling It

Plain Language – Recordkeeping Guide

Plain Language – Organic Recordkeeping Guidebook

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How to Tell Your Farm’s Story to Access Organic Markets

Organic Pricing Data Webinar

Organic Pricing Data – Where to Find It and What New Research Reveals about Access

Southeast Advisor Call

Advisor Call – Advancing Regional Organic Markets – A Farmer’s Toolkit Southeast

National Advisor Call

Advisor Call – Advancing Regional Organic Markets – A Farmer’s Toolkit National

National Farmer’s Toolkit 2026

Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit 2026 (National)

Southeast Farmer’s Toolkit

Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit 2026 (Southeast)

A National Farmer’s Toolkit

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Building a Market for Organic Vegetable Systems – Lessons from a Successful Transition

WHY ORGANIC BROCHURE to be filled in by farmers

Farmer’s Market Why Organic Brochure – Marketing Material

SPANISH Engaging with Organic Buyers Guide – Vegetable

Conectando con Compradores Orgánicos – Vegetales Guía de Recursos: Febrero de 2025

SPANISH – Engaging with Organic Buyers Guide Dairy

Conectando con Compradores Orgánicos – Lácteos

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Conectando con Compradores Orgánicos – Ganado, Carne y Aves de Corral

SPANISH – Engaging with Organic Buyers Guide Grain

Conectando con compradores orgánicos – Granos

SPANISH – CFSA OCLC Educational Resource

Guía de recursos sobre productos orgánicos y ganado: 2025/2026

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Materials Search 2026

How to Perform Material Searches for Organic Production

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2026 Crops Organic Record Keeping Calendar with certification checklist

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2026 Organic Livestock Record keeping calendar with certification checklist

SE TOPP Livestock Webinar

Raising Organic Right: A How-to for Livestock Compliance

SE TOPP Weed Management

Ecological Weed Management for Organic Farms

SE Buyers Guide

Southeastern Organic Buyers Guide

Buyer’s Landscape Toolkit

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A National Farmer’s Toolkit: Buyer’s Landscape

SOUTHEAST Toolkit

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Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Southeast)

NATIONAL Farmer’s Toolkit

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Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A National Farmer’s Toolkit

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Advancing Regional Organic Markets Brochure – Southeast

Webinar:  Advancing Regional Organic Markets A Farmers Toolkit – Southeast

Engaging with Organic Buyers – Livestock FNL

Engaging with Organic Buyers – Livestock, Meat, and Poultry

Webinar: Advancing Regional Organic Markets A Farmers Toolkit Train the Trainers All Regions

Organic Crop Inspections Step-by-Step

Organic Crop Inspections: Step-by-Step

Transitioning a Livestock Farm to Organic

Bus Tour NC A&T 2025

North Carolina Farmers’ Road Trip

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Organic Transition Journey: Harland’s Creek Farm

Organic Transition Journey: Hoffner Organic Dairy

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Organic Transition Journey: Tumbling Shoals Farm

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Organic Transition Journey: Tenacious Agrarian Farm

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Commercial Availability Searches for Seeds and Stock

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Virtual Farm Tour – Inyoni Organic Farm

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Organic System Plan Fact Sheet

Growing Organically: Organic Opportunities and Requirements for Meat and Poultry Processors

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Farm Spotlight: Soil Tests and Fertilizing at Love is Love Cooperative Farm (Mansfield, GA)

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Commercial Availability Searches (Seed Searches) Fact Sheet

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Get to Know Cosmic Apple Gardens – Certified Organic Livestock Operation

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Farm Spotlight: Tomato Trellising and Fertilizing at Oxford College Farm in Oxford, GA

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Organic Inspections Fact Sheet

Guide to Sourcing Organic Inputs

Engaging with Organic Grain Buyers Resource Guide

Organic Commodity, Specialty Crop, and Livestock Markets in the Carolinas (Southeast)

Organic Commodity, Specialty Crop, and Livestock Markets in the Carolinas (Southeast) Resource Guide

Engaging with Organic Vegetables Buyers Resource Guide

Engaging with Organic Dairy Buyers Resource Guide

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Webinar: Vermicomposting 101

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Webinar: Friend or Foe? The Science of IPM for Organic Farms

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Intro to Organic Certification Fact Sheet

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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

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Virtual Farm Tour – Love is Love Cooperative Farm

Webinar: From Seed to Certification—Navigating the Journey of Organic Herb Farming

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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Organic Practices and NRCS Resources Crosswalk

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Webinar – Composting 101 with Sundiata from Compost Community

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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

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Input Materials Fact Sheet

Webinar: Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Vegetable Farmers

Webinar: Buyer Perspectives on Organic Vegetable Sourcing

Spreadsheet Template for Recordkeeping

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Treated Lumber Fact Sheet

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Compost & Manure Fact Sheet

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2024 Farmers’ Road Tour Success!

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Example Transitional Production Plan (TPP) for Crops

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The Trail of Records Video Series

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Recordkeeping Guide

The Trail of Records: Recordkeeping Guide for Organic Crop Certification

Webinar Flier – 2.20.2025

Organic Farming and Certification Considerations for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Farmers

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An Introduction to Organic Farming and Production in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Webinar

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Organic 101 Fact Sheet

Video: How to Apply for the Organic Cost Share Program

Webinar on NRCS Assistance for Organic and Transitioning Producers

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Soil Health Strategies for the Southern Region

SE TOPP_FOG Webinar Flier – Organic Inputs

Webinar – Allowed Inputs for Organic Farms

SE TOPP Virtual Workshop July 30 (Facebook Post)

Organic 101 Webinar – Understanding regulations, practices and first steps to certification

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Organic Certification Cost Share Overview

Organic Certification Cost Share

Organic Recordkeeping Google Sheets Templates

Fresh Take Podcast Mentorship

Podcast Episode – Growing Together: SE TOPP’s Farmer to Farmer Mentorship Program

Preparing for your Organic Inspection.pptx

Preparing for Your Organic Inspection Webinar

Certification and Compliance

Farm Business and Market Access

Mentorship and Research Materials

Pest, Weed, and Disease Management

Soil Health and Inputs

Resources

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