Past Workshops
Past TOPP workshops have provided collaborative learning opportunities and helped foster a community of prospective and current farmers in New Jersey.
Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)
Certified Organic Journey
The Rutgers Gardens Student Farm has utilized organic growing methods since its inception.
Follow our journey as we become Certified Organic!
As a partner of the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Partnership for Organic Transition the Rutgers Gardens Student Farm (RGSF) hosts a series of workshops and educational events to support transitioning and existing organic producers. These events are free and open to the public! Subscribe to the Rutgers Gardens Student Farm e-newsletters, and follow the farm’s Instagram account @rutgersstudentfarm to learn when our next event will be.
Newsletters
Read the Rutgers Gardens Student Farm TOPP Newsletters and stay tuned for more coming in 2026:
Record Keeping for Organic Farming Certification
If you’re a grower seeking USDA organic certification, or you’re researching how to create your Organic System Plan (OSP), watch this video made by our friends at Cabbage Throw Farm in Asbury, NJ. The team shares their farm’s approach to record keeping, which is an integral component of any OSP.
What is an Organic System Plan?
The Rutgers Gardens Student Farm team hosted a workshop on March 5, 2026 as part of their Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) grant activities. Watch this video to gain insight into developing an Organic System Plan (OSP) to prepare your farm to become a certified organic operation.