Pulling it together: recordkeeping for organic and beyond
Venue
on-line
About the Event
As part of the 2026 California Small Farms Conference, UC OAI is co-organizing an organic recordkeeping workshop. There are over 3,500 certified organic producers in California, with hundreds more transitioning each year. Organic certification requires producers to maintain detailed records from seed to sale. While these records are essential for certification and inspections, they are equally valuable tools for any farm, providing important insights into a farming operation and helping fine tune farm businesses. This workshop introduces farmers to practical recordkeeping strategies that work for both certified and noncertified operations. Participants will learn what records are required for organic certification and inspection and see examples of different recordkeeping systems and resources. The session will also feature Quick Organics, a new virtual Organic System Plan (OSP) tool designed to simplify organic recordkeeping and certification paperwork. Farmers will share their own recordkeeping tips, and an organic inspector will offer guidance on how to prepare for inspections and streamline the review process.
Speakers: Claire Davis (Organic Certification Specialist, Oregon Tilth), farmer presenters TBA
Organizers: Grace Jackson (CAFF) and Katharina Ullmann (UC OAI)