Organic Program
Program Manager
(801) 538-7187
Current Licensee Lists and Fees
Organic Production is a system that is managed by both state and federal standards for the response to site specific conditions in the growing or processing of foods, which conditions are managed by integrated cultural, biological and mechanical practices. It is the intent of organically grown or produced products to foster the cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve bio-diversity.
This program is intended to serve producers, processors and consumers of agricultural products. The goal is to manage a process that will maintain the integrity of food products produced without the use of restricted chemical imputs.
Contact
Specific information for the organic food program should be directed to:
Utah Department
of Agriculture and Food
Organic Food Program Coordinator
Box 146500
Salt Lake City UT 84114-6500
Phone: 801-538-7187
Fax: 801-538-7189
Leaders of 50 state departments of agriculture and four territories adopted a policy statement expressing broad support for organic farming at the annual NASDA conference in November, 2003.
Utah certifies
to the USDA NOP Standard:
National Organic
Program Regulations 7 CFR Part 205
Utah Code and
Administrative Rules Relating to Organic Production
- Utah Organic Standards (R68-20)
Related Links
- Organic Farming Compliance Handbook - A Resource Guide for Western Region Agricultural Professionals
- Frequently Asked Questions About Organic Products
- Organic Certification Fee Schedule
- Independent Organic Inspectors Association
- National Organic Program
- National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
- The New Farm - Rodale Institute
- Organic Materials Review Institute
- Organic Consumers Association
- Organic Trade Association
- The Non-GMO Source
- Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
- Sustainable Agriculture and Education
- Soil Food Web
- The Soil and Health Library
- Utah
State University Extension Publications