Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry

Title: Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Category: Associations and Organizations / Certification Agencies / USDA Organic Certification Agencies / Domestic Clicks: 0 Listing added: Sep 16, 2008 PageRank: Not available

In 2002 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) adopted the National Organic Standards. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is accredited by USDA to certify Organic Production/Processing/Handling entities within the state of Louisiana. LDAF certifies a host of Louisiana grown crops including fruits (blackberries, blueberries, & citrus); pasture and hay; nuts (pecans); vegetables; & herbs. In addition, several livestock operations are currently certified producing organic milk and organic certified beef and lamb.