2. Heidi and Mike Peroni of Boistfort Valley Farm
Unpacking Organic certification
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Episode Description:
In this episode of the Farm Walks Podcast, we get to talk with Heidi and Mike Peroni of Boistfort Valley Farm in Curtis, WA. We chew through all things organic certification. We learn why they decided organic certification was right for them and break down the certification process by covering everything from required farming practices and recordkeeping strategies to annual inspections and helpful resources. We then hear from Brenda Book, WSDA Organic Program Manager as she shares the history of the WSDA Organic Program and addresses common questions about organic certification.
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Contributors:
The Farm Walks Podcast is collaboratively organized by Tilth Alliance and WSU Food Systems. This episode of the Farm Walks Podcast was funded by the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Production Team:
Podcast hosted by Farmer Nicole Witham @farmernicole
Behind the scenes logistics and general wrangling by Erin Murphy and Teri Rakusin
Theme Music is, “Soil of Mississippi” by Abakis @abakismusic
Farm Walks website, logo, and pod art by Riled Up Goats @riledupgoats
Audio engineering and editing by Aaron Mason
Tilth Alliance @tilthalliance
WSU Food Systems @wsufoodsystems
Boistfort Valley Farm @boistfortvalleyfarm
WSDA Organic Program @wsdagov
Find and Follow
Is your farm Certified Organic? Check out these Resources for Organic Businesses compiled by the WSDA.
Interested in applying to be Certified Organic? Learn more about the qualifications, costs, and application process at the WSDA’s Information for New Applicants page.
If you’re needing to get down into the nitty gritty of the rules and regulations, you can take a deep dive into the federal regulations for the National Organic Program.
Labeling can be confusing! Learn about the differences between “100% Organic”, “Organic”, and “Made with Organic” along with other requirements for organic labels.
Mike talks about his off-farm job at the Northwest Agriculture Business Center.