USDA National Organic Program

The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products. The NOP also accredits the certifying agents (foreign and domestic) who inspect organic production and handling operations to certify that they meet USDA standards.

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project

ASAP helps create and expand local food markets that will preserve our agricultural heritage, give everyone access to fresh, healthy food, and keep our farmers farming. Their mission is to collaboratively create and expand regional community based and integrated food systems that are locally owned and controlled, environmentally sound, economically viable, and health-promoting.

Clemson University - Department of Plant Industry

Clemson University's Department of Plant Industry is a USDA approved Accredited Certifying Agent.  This accreditation allows DPI to certify organic operations in the three major categories of certification.  Those three categories are crops, livestock and processing. The USDA's NOP (National Organic Program) Accreditation also allows DPI to certify operations anywhere in the world.

Carolina Farm Stewardship Association

Carolina Farm Stewardship Association's mission is to promote sustainable agriculture in the Carolinas by inspiring, educating and organizing farmers and consumers.

Eastern Carolina Organics

Eastern Carolina Organics (ECO) distributes Carolina organic farm produce. They maintain that a sustainable food system is based on providing fresh local fruit, vegetables, and herbs while protecting the environment. ECO is farmer-owned, and 80 percent of ECO's sales go back to the growers. Customers get fresh organic veggies and fruits, along with the knowledge that they're enabling farmers to protect their family land.