General Information
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I go about registering with the State Organic Program?
Go to your local county ag commissioner's office and ask for Organic Registration Application. Ask the county to issue a pesticide use report for the land you plan on farming organically and then fill out the application. Submit the completed application to the county office.
Do I have to be certified?
That depends on how much money you gross from organic sales. If over $5,000 in estimated or actual sales, your operation requires certification by an independent third party U.S.D.A. accredited agency, in addition to registration. An exemption to certification is a retail food store that does process on site and only sells to the consuming public.
I have less than $5,000 in sales, or estimated sales, can I still get certified?
Yes, and to be able to use your product in a processed product labeled organic, your product must be certified.
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