Webinar: Organic Certification with NOFA-NY & Melissa Phillips of Real Organic Project

Monday, March 31 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
via Zoom:
Join NOFA-NY and the Real Organic Project for an informative webinar on the benefits of organic certification and how to navigate the process. NOFA-NY will cover why certification matters, the steps to becoming certified organic, and the timeline for approval. The Real Organic Project will explain the additional benefits of their farmer-led certification, what it includes, and how their inspection process works. Whether you’re a farmer considering certification for the first time or looking to add Real Organic Certification to your operation, this webinar will provide valuable insights and guidance. Learn how these certifications can support your farm’s success, increase market opportunities, and strengthen transparency in organic agriculture. Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and gain a clear understanding of both certification processes.
Register today to take the next step in your organic journey!

In mid-April, Author and Real Organic Podcast guest Austin Frerick is coming to Vermont + New Hampshire to talk about “Corporate Corruption in the Food Industry”
You can catch him at:
Middlebury College on April 15, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Vermont Law School on April 16
Dartmouth College on April 17
Past 2025 Events – thank you to all who attended!

Attend the Real Organic Project listening session at the 2025 EcoFarm Conference on Thursday January 23 at 8:30 am and catch the public conversation between CCOF’s Kelly Damewood and our co-director Dave Chapman to learn more about why we believe hydroponics have no place in the USDA organic program. Learn more here.

Real Organic Project co-director Dave Chapman will be delivering the Keynote Talk at the 2025 NOFA NJ Winter Conference. Learn more and register here.
The Real Organic Project Book Club
Join us for a once a month lively discussion with some of our favorite authors!
