This Earth Day, we’re honored to celebrate OneCert’s 22nd anniversary of USDA accreditation—a milestone rooted in passion, perseverance, and dedication to organic farming.
On this auspicious day in 2003, our founder Sam Welsch guided OneCert through the new USDA-accreditation process. OneCert’s quality system was developed with the invaluable advice of Beth Hayden, who emphasized focusing on laws and regulations. This approach ensured that OneCert met requirements efficiently, achieving accreditation quickly and starting its journey toward supporting the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA).
For our founder, this mission was deeply personal. As an organic consumer for over 20 years, with a family farm certified organic even before the implementation of the National Organic Program (NOP), the commitment to ensuring that organically produced products meet consistent standards runs through every aspect of OneCert’s work.
Organic farming is essential for soil health—it regenerates ecosystems, captures carbon, and fosters resilient crops for future generations. At OneCert, we’re proud to stand with farmers, producers, and handlers dedicated to protecting our planet through sustainable practices.
Let’s celebrate this Earth Day by nurturing soil health, supporting organic farming, and growing a greener future together!