Video: Harriet Behar, Organic Farmers Association, joined the SDSPA Organic Operators Chapter meeting to discuss key audit processes, explaining how they work during a crop inspection. She addressed concerns from transitioning farmers, such as: 1) What records are essential to keep from planning to planting, harvesting, storage and sales; 2) Tips for farmers to efficiently track inputs and outputs to meet audit expectations; and 3) Best practices for preparing for an inspection.
Recorded: March 12, 2025
This segment has been funded under a Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreement NR246740XXXXC008 between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA), to promote sustainable agriculture practices and environmental stewardship. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA or NRCS.