Supporting Producers, Landholders, and Communities to Achieve Organic Integrity under AS 6000:2015
Empowering everyday Australians — from small producers to suburban landholders — to manage their land and food production according to Australia’s only public (verified) organic standard.
About the Initiative
The Empower Organic Certification Program helps people and communities become independently certified to the Australian Standard AS 6000:2015 – Organic and Biodynamic Products.
Our mission is to make organic certification transparent, affordable, and accessible for:
- Farmers and producers
- Local cooperatives and food processors
- Homeowners, residents, and community land managers
Whether you grow food, keep bees, manage a backyard garden, or care for public green space — you can be part of a national movement toward chemical-free, regenerative land care.
Two Pathways to Certification
🌾 Organic Producer Certification
For farmers, market gardeners, food processors, and primary producers.
Participants learn how to:
- Align operations with AS 6000:2015
- Maintain organic integrity from soil to sale
- Develop compliant record-keeping systems
- Prepare for independent audit or recognition
🏡 Organic Land Management Certification
For residents, body corporates, councils, and community groups who wish to maintain their land according to organic principles.
This certification recognises:
- Organic property maintenance (no synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides, Genetically Modified Organisim (GMO)’s or products thereof.
- Soil health improvement and biodiversity practices
- Composting, water conservation, and habitat care
- Neighbourhood resilience and local food security
Both certifications uphold the Australian Standard AS 6000:2015, ensuring that all participants — large or small — operate under the same transparent national standard.
Our Support Services
We understand that achieving certification can be daunting — that’s why our team provides direct assistance at every step.
Our services include:
- 📋 Organic Management Plan Development – helping you design your Organic or Land Management Plan in line with AS 6000:2015 requirements.
- 🧾 Documentation Templates & Record Systems – ensuring your records meet audit and verification needs.
- 🔍 Pre-verification Review – assisting you to demonstrate compliance and prepare for certification with confidence.
- 🌱 Ongoing Mentorship & Training – access to guidance, community support, local knowledge and practical resources.
We make the process simple, transparent, and achievable — no matter your scale or experience.
Why This Matters
Australia has a strong organic reputation globally — yet few people realise there is a publicly available national standard for organics recognised by the ACCC.
Most (other) certification schemes are privately run or suitable for export only and costly to access.
This initiative brings organic management back into the hands of the people — empowering local action, improving environmental outcomes, and restoring trust in organic integrity and labelling.
How to Get Started
- Learn about AS 6000:2015 — understand its principles and requirements.
- Join our network — connect with mentors, trainers, and local members.
- Complete a self-assessment — identify gaps and goals.
- Develop your plan — we’ll help you create an Organic or Land Management Plan tailored to your site.
- Undergo verification — with our guidance, you’ll demonstrate compliance and earn your certification.
Join the Movement
Whether you farm, garden, or simply care about the land beneath your feet, you can be part of Australia’s organic future.
👉 Become certified. Build community. Protect your environment.
To participate in this program you must have a current AAG membership ($50/yr, or part thereof) plus pay the Group Certification application fee
Two certification options are available for specified land areas:
1. Organic Producer – for those actively producing and selling certified organic goods from their own land.
2. Organic Land Only – for landholders who manage their property under organic standards, without commercial production (no sale of any product).
Organic Certification Fence signs will be available to purchase to reflect you specific Certification. These signs are commercially produced A4 signs and can be posted to your mailing address for a cost of $20 including freight.
To join AAG please fill out the contact form and put membership in the comments section and if you want to become organic certified 🌱 Comment Certification Journey
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In addition, AAG provides organic support to manage Fire Ants, Weeds and other Biosecurity concerns. More information can be found at….
https://aagpilot.com/biosecurity-services/
Members Access Area contains additional information and resources.
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