# Event Details - **Event Name**: Organic Certification Essentials - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 am – Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join the Clemson University Organic Certification Program for a two-day event focused on navigating the organic certification process.About this EventExplore the Path to Organic CertificationThis gathering brings together farmers, technical service providers, and agricultural professionals to learn, connect, and engage with others interested in organic certification. The event will feature lectures, panel discussions, farm tours, and opportunities for questions and answers with certifers and subject matter experts.Are you a new and beginning farmer interested in growing organically? An experienced farmer considering the transition to certified organic production? An Extension agent or technical service provider looking for trustworthy resources to support your growers?This event is designed for you.Attend Organic Certification Essentials at Clemson University's Madren Conference Center for two days of conversation, shared expertise, and networking with farmers, Extension staff, and nonprofit partners, and the Clemson Organic Certification Program team.Event Dates: July 21 and July 22, 2026Registration will close on July 6, 2026. Please be sure to complete this Registration form to select farm tour + meals.This event will include:A clear and comprehesive overview of the organic certification processBreakout sessions on select topics (see agenda below)An Ask-Your-Certifier boothOrganic farm and processing facility toursOpportunities to connect and cultivate community among organic growers and processorsDraft Agenda (subject to change):(Day 1) July 21, 20267:00 AM to 8:00 AM - Vendor Booth Setup8:00 AM to 8:30 AM - Doors Open- Registration, Breakfast & Networking8:30 AM to 9:00 AM - Official Welcome + A Word from Vendors9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Vendor Booths Open9:00 AM to 9:45 AM - Overview of Organic Certification & How to use the CFR9:45 AM to 10:00 AM - BREAK10:00 AM - 10:45 AM - All About the Organic System Plan10:45 AM - 11:00 AM - Break & Knowledge Check11:00 AM - 11:45 AM - Recordkeeping for Inspection and Audit11:45 AM - 12:45 PM - LUNCH12:45 PM - 1:45 PM - Farmer Panel1:45 PM - 2:00 - BREAK2:00 PM - 4:45 PM - Breakout Sessions (see draft schedule here)4:45 PM - 5:00 PM - Wrap Up, Question Box, Plan for Day 2(Day 2) July 22, 20268:00 AM - 8:15 AM - Meet buses in the parking lot8:15 AM - 9:00 AM - Tour Group 1 Travels to Greenfield Organic Farm8:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Tour Group 2 Travels to Mushroom Mountain/MycoMatrix9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Farm Tours11:00 AM -11:45 AM - Travel to Madren Conference CenterIf you do not attend the farm tour, sessions will be held in Meeting Room 3.10:15 AM - 11:45 AM - Sessions (Organic Policy & Ask-A-Certifier)12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Box Lunch1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Organic Research and Resources2:00 PM - 2:15 PM - BREAK2:15 PM - 3:15 PM - Granting Certification, Noncompliances & Corrective Actions3:15 PM - 3:45 PM - Wrap Up, Final Thoughts + QuestionsFarm TourYou will either visit one of these organic farms/facilities. Bus transportation will be provided. Due to space at the farm stop, driving your own vehicle will not be permitted unless due to special circumstances.Greenfield Organic FarmMushroom Mountain/MycoMatrixRefreshments and lunch will be provided on both days. You will be responsible for your own accomodations. There is a room block available at the Madren Conference Center.To reserve a hotel room within the hotel block, they will need to call the hotel front desk and reference either the reservation code or the hotel block name (either option works), and the front desk staff will place them in the block and give them the correct group rate.Hotel front desk number – 1-888-654-9020Reservation Code – 260721ORGAHotel Block name – Organic Certification Essentials WorkshopPLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING UPON REGISTRATIONPlease complete this to select farm tour, informational session, and meal preferences.If you have any questions, please contact the CU Organic Certification Program team at organic@clemson.edu or (864) 646-2129. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you there!This event is sponsored by Clemson University's Organic Certification Program and the Southeastern Transition to Organic Partnership Program.Venue InformationMadren Conference Center230 Madren Center DriveClemson, SC 29634-5673Toll Free: (888) 654-9020Phone: (864) 656-9020Website: www.cuconferencecenter.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clemson/organic-certification-essentials/100001987059514498 - **Event Categories**: Meetups, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Clemson - **state**: SC - **country**: United States - **location**: Clemson University Conference Center and Inn - **lat**: 34.6642317 - **long**: -82.8423712 - **full address**: Clemson University Conference Center and Inn, 230 Madren Center Drive, Clemson, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Organic Certification Essentials - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b75111fbbfe1741d9620de184e047ac2382debc850a45cac5761b203e76c85e5-rimg-w1200-h676-dc292d36-gmir.jpg?v=1775840543 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Organic Certification Essentials being held? - **A:** Organic Certification Essentials takes place on Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 am to Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Clemson University Conference Center and Inn, 230 Madren Center Drive, Clemson, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Organic Certification Essentials? - **A:** Organic Certification Essentials is organized by Clemson University Organic Certification Program. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Organic Certification Essentials", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b75111fbbfe1741d9620de184e047ac2382debc850a45cac5761b203e76c85e5-rimg-w1200-h676-dc292d36-gmir.jpg?v=1775840543", "startDate": "2026-07-21T07:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-07-22T17:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/clemson/organic-certification-essentials/100001987059514498", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Clemson University Conference Center and Inn", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "230 Madren Center Drive", "postalCode": "29631", "addressLocality": "Clemson", "addressRegion": "SC", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "34.6642317", "longitude": "-82.8423712" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join the Clemson University Organic Certification Program for a two-day event focused on navigating the organic certification process.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-10", "availabilityEnds": "2026-07-22T17:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-04-10", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/clemson/organic-certification-essentials/100001987059514498" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-10", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-10", "url": "https://allevents.in/clemson/organic-certification-essentials/100001987059514498", "price": 0, "name": "Full Event (Both days + Farm Tour)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-10", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-10", "url": "https://allevents.in/clemson/organic-certification-essentials/100001987059514498", "price": 0, "name": "Day 1 only (July 21)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-10", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-10", "url": "https://allevents.in/clemson/organic-certification-essentials/100001987059514498", "price": 0, "name": "Day 2 only (July 22) + Farm Tour" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-10", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-10", "url": "https://allevents.in/clemson/organic-certification-essentials/100001987059514498", "price": 0, "name": "Day 2 only (July 22) + NO Farm Tour" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Clemson University Organic Certification Program", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/clemson-university-organic-certification-program/27673535" } ] } ] ```