Producers, Processors and Handlers

Clemson University's Organic Certification Program verifies the maintenance of organic integrity throughout the entire production process, from the origin to the facility to the sale of an organic product.

The first step for any operator interested in organic certification is to become familiar with the National Organic Program standards. Find the NOP Standards and other materials on the Resources page.

All of our certification documents are Word documents (.doc). If you need materials in a different format, please contact organic@clemson.edu or call at 864-646-2140

Clemson University's Organic Certification Program verifies the maintenance of organic integrity throughout the entire crop and livestock production process, from the growing environment or point of origin to the sale of an organic product. This is done by following the strict guidelines set forth by the National Organic Program (NOP).

Organic crop production rules and guidelines differ from other types of organic certification. If interested in organic crop certification, please view the NOP standards and resources.

Please contact our team after reviewing the guidelines and resources if you're interested in becoming certified.

Clemson University's Organic Certification Program verifies the maintenance of organic integrity throughout the entire production process, from the facility and incoming ingredients to the packaging and sale of an organic product. This is done by following the strict guidelines set forth by the National Organic Program (NOP).

As alluded to above, processing and handling certification typically involves the manufacturing and production of organic goods. Guidelines for this type of certification are different from livestock or crop production and must be followed throughout the entire process from raw ingredients to finished product. If interested in processing and handling certification, please view the NOP standards and resources.

Please contact our team after reviewing the guidelines and resources if you're interested in becoming certified.