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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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Webinar: Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Vegetable Farmers

Webinar: Buyer Perspectives on Organic Vegetable Sourcing

Spreadsheet Recordkeeping Template – Pryor Garnett

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

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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

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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

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Transitional Production Plan

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Organic Fertility Guide Template

Organic Fertility Guide and Tool Template

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Bite by Bite: Organic Certification Made Simple

What to Expect at an Organic Livestock Farm Inspection

What to Expect at an Organic Vegetable Farm Inspection

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Organic Sound and Sensible Resources: Understanding the Rules, Certification, and Inspections

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The Road to Organic Certification: Interactive Video

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How to Transition Your Farm, Ranch, or Business to Organic

Guide to Adult Learning Best Practices for Mentorship

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Skills for Successful Mentoring Guide

What is Active Listening

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The Organic Input Material (OIM) Program

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Washington State Organic Input Material List

The National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances

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Organic Materials Review Institute

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TOPP Mentorship Program Handbook

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Cover Crop Economics

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Organic Transition: A Business Planner for Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Entrepreneurs

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Transitioning Small Grain Production to Organic

Considerations for Transitioning Perennial Production to Organic

Insights from an Organic Certifier

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Steps to Organic Certification

Recordkeeping Requirements Fact Sheet

Recordkeeping for Organic Certification

Organic Management of Flea Beetles

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Farming With Soil Life: A Handbook for Supporting Soil Invertebrates and Soil Health on Farms

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Soil Fertility in Organic Systems: A Guide for Gardeners and Small Acreage Farmers

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Biosecurity in USDA Organic Poultry Operations

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Organic Livestock Requirements Fact Sheet

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Crop Rotation on Organic Farms

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Cover Cropping for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects

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Do You Need to Be Certified? Assess Your Supply Chain Matrix

Organic and Alternative Methods for Potato Sprout Control in Storage

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Selecting Winter Wheat Cultivars for Organic Production

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Can GMOs Be Used in Organic Products?

Reduced Tillage in Organic Vegetable Production

Organic Alfalfa Management Guide

Treated Wood Guidelines

Preventative Practices

Materials for Organic Crop and Livestock Production

What is Organic Certification

Organic Alternatives for Late Blight Control in Potatoes

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Soils and Sites for Organic Orchards and Vineyards

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Grapes: Organic Production

Organic Tomato Production

Reducing Tillage Intensity in Organic Production Systems

Weed Management in Organic Small Grains

Organic Small Grain Production Overview

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Nutrient Management in Organic Small Grains

Disease and Insect Management in Organic Small Grains

Organic Pulses Production, Economics, and Marketing

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Tree Fruits: Organic Production Overview

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Tipsheet: Transitioning to Organic Management of Orchards

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Pruning for Organic Management of Fruit Tree Diseases

Pears: Organic Production

Apples: Organic Production Guide

Herbs: Organic Greenhouse Production

Organic Greenhouse Vegetable Production

Tipsheet: Crop Rotation in Organic Farming Systems

Overview of Cover Crops and Green Manures

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Companion Planting and Botanical Pesticides: Concepts and Resources

Cole Crops and Other Brassicas: Organic Production

Strawberries: Organic Production

Brambles: Organic Production

Blueberries: Organic Production

Potting Mixes for Certified Organic Production

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Seed, Annual Seedling and Planting Stock Guidelines

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Establishing Organic Buffers

Livestock and Crops: Korey Fauque’s Montana Dryland Farm Part II

Livestock and Crops: Korey Fauque’s Montana Dryland Farm Part I

Integrate Livestock into Your Veggie Crops

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Organci Livestock Preventative Practices

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Manure and Compost Application Timing

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Crop Pest, Weed, and Disease Preventative Practices

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Natural Resource and Biodiversity Conservation

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Guidelines for Using Mulches and Weed Barriers

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