There are several certifying agencies for organic producers. They include the Indiana Organic Crop Improvement Association, which follows federal rules in determining what is organically-grown, with the exception of meat. But a word of caution about organic fruits. It is difficult to produce them in Indiana because of high humidity which causes a demand for chemical control of fungi. Growers must be serious about finding potential organic markets before investing resources.
Markets can include food coops in the larger cities and university towns.
There are marketing firms which seek growers to provide organic foods for domestic and foreign sales. Some contract with growers. Management Organic is a way to diversify a farm by utilizing only a few acres. But it is labor intensive. Organic production needs more management than conventional farming.