Organic 101 for Extension Agents: Understanding Certification, Standards, and Producer Journeys

Are you an extension agent or technical service provider who wants to understand organic certification and help growers make the transition to organic farming? Mark your calendars for March 31, 2026 at 1pm ET for a 1.5 hour webinar, Organic 101 for Extension Agents: Understanding Certification, Standards, and Producer Journeys, brought to you by the Organic Farming Research Foundation, Florida Organic Growers, and Southern SARE.

In the first half of this informative session, you will learn the basic principles of organic certification, and become familiar with organic standards. During the second half, you will have the opportunity to discuss your questions with a panel of experts, including organic farmers and specialists in Extension and organic certification: Eva Worden (Worden Farms), Danielle Treadwell (University of Florida), and Juan Carlos Rodriguez (Florida Organic Growers).

1.0 Professional Development Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Unit (CEUs) will be offered to attendees.

Register for the event here!