Organic Certification

Vermont Organic Farmers

Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF) is a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) accredited with USDA National Organic Program (NOP). VOF's purpose is to provide a highly credible program for independent third-party verification of organic food production, and to assist Vermont producers and processors of all types to achieve the highest possible organic standards. Since 1985, VOF has offered organic certification for Vermont Farmers.

National Organic Standards The National Organic Program (NOP) regulations were developed to ensure that organically labeled products meet consistent national standards. These standards explain what is and is not acceptable in the production of food to be labeled "Certified Organic." To read the National Organic Standards, go to www.ams.usda.gov/nop.

	This is the label of the Vermont Organic Farmer's (VOF). This "Certified Organic" label is found on products grown or raised in Vermont which meet the standards of the USDA National Organic Program.
	This is the label of the Vermont Organic Farmer's (VOF) for Food Processors. In order to certify that food is organic at the retail level, processors, packagers, manufacturers and food handlers must adhere to USDA standards, which are as detailed and verifiable as the farmer's certification process.
	This is an optional logo used by some producers to show that their product meets the standards of the USDA National Organic Program. For more information on the National Organic Program go to www.ams.usda.gov/nop

Learn how to become certified organic.

2007 Vermont Organic Statistics