Quality Certification Services - QCS

Simplifying organic certification just got easier ✅ Through our partnership with Quick Organics, QCS helps producers move to a faster, more streamlined certification process while maintaining the trusted standards you rely on. Manage your Organic System Plan, documentation, and audits in one convenient digital platform, with QCS supporting you every step of the way.

Less paperwork. More time to grow organic 🌱

👉 Get started today:
https://qcsinfo.org/quick-organics-qcs

Grow your impact—join our team at Florida Organic Growers! 🌿

We’re expanding and looking for passionate, purpose‑driven individuals ready to support farmers, strengthen organic systems, and help build a more resilient food future.

✨ Now hiring:

* **Major Events Planner (Contractor)** – Lead the planning and ex*****on of our most impactful events, bringing Florida’s organic community together

* **Certification Supervisor (Full-Time, Remote)** – Guide a dedicated team supporting organic livestock certification and the producers behind it

Whether you thrive on creating meaningful experiences or leading work that upholds organic integrity, there’s a place for you here.

👉 Explore current openings and apply today: https://foginfo.org/get-involved/jobs/

Quality Certification Services - QCS

What does it take to become USDA Organic certified? 🌱 For farms and brands, the process starts with a clear plan, strong documentation, and ongoing compliance with USDA organic standards. QCS supports operations every step of the way.

At the center is the Organic System Plan (OSP), which both farms and brands must complete to show how their operation meets organic requirements.
🌾 Farms manage land without prohibited substances, maintain soil health, keep detailed records, and prevent contamination
📋 Brands and processors submit full ingredient and supplier lists, verify compliance, ensure traceability, and follow labeling rules
🔍 All certified operations complete annual inspections and keep records up to date
💻 Digital tools like Quick Organics can help reduce paperwork and streamline the process, while still working with a USDA accredited certifier like QCS

🤝 Transitioning to organic? We can connect you with certified farms, producers, and handlers to support your next steps
📅 Contact us or schedule a meeting at www.qcsinfo.org

Our parent organization, Florida Organic Growers (FOG), is pleased to invite you to attend their upcoming symposium, “Growing Stronger Together: Organic Farming Solutions,” taking place in Eustis, Florida on Wednesday, June 17th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

This complimentary event will include lunch for all attendees.
This symposium is designed to bring together growers, agricultural professionals, and community partners to network and learn more about organic farming practices. Whether you’re experienced in organic production or just beginning to explore organic opportunities, you’ll gain valuable knowledge, resources, and connections.

Join us for a day of learning and networking.
👉 Register on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-stronger-together-organic-farming-solutions-tickets-1987654054784?aff=oddtdtcreator

Are you passionate about advancing organic and sustainable agriculture while leading high-performing teams? We’re seeking a thoughtful, detail-oriented leader to oversee our livestock organic certification team that supports a portfolio of clients from application through certification and ongoing compliance.

You’ll guide a team of reviewers in ensuring timely and accurate certification services and continuously improve processes using key performance indicators. You’ll help shape policies, support team member development, and uphold the integrity of organic standards while delivering a strong client experience.

This is a remote, full‑time, mission‑driven role where your work directly supports the growth of organic and sustainable agriculture.

Starting range for this role is $60-$70K year

Apply on our website: https://qcsinfo.org/careers/

Looking for Regenerative Organic Certified® ingredients or producers? 🌱 The Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) Directory is a powerful tool for sourcing verified farms and ranches meeting the highest standards in agriculture.

✅ Certified operations support soil health, animal welfare, and farmworker fairness
🌍 Practices are designed to improve biodiversity, build healthier soils, and reduce reliance on synthetic inputs
🌱 These systems contribute to stronger ecosystems, more resilient farms, and long term land stewardship Every certified producer in the directory follows rigorous, measurable standards that go beyond conventional and organic practices. By choosing ROC certified farms and partners, you help drive meaningful change across food and fiber systems with environmental, ethical, and social impact at every level.

🔎 Start exploring certified producers here: https://regenorganic.org/certified-farm-ranch-directory

A good certification partnership should make things clearer, not more complicated. For brands, that usually comes down to a few basics: straightforward communication, realistic timelines, and guidance that actually helps teams plan ahead. When certification feels organized and predictable, it’s much easier to build it into product development, sourcing decisions, and long‑term growth plans.

The right partnership lets certification support the business while still protecting organic integrity across the supply chain.

Learn more: https://qcsinfo.org

Some brands go beyond organic certification and pursue Regenerative Organic Certified® to support stronger systems over time.

ROC builds on USDA Organic by prioritizing soil health, animal welfare, and social responsibility across the supply chain. For brands, this can mean greater resilience, stronger sourcing practices, and deeper alignment with long‑term sustainability goals.