State of Utah Organic Certification Program

Current Licensee Lists and Fees

Organic Production is a system that is managed by both state and federal standards for the response to site specific conditions in the growing or processing of foods, which conditions are managed by integrated cultural, biological and mechanical practices. It is the intent of organically grown or produced products to foster the cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve bio-diversity.

This program is intended to serve producers, processors and consumers of agricultural products. The goal is to manage a process that will maintain the integrity of food products produced without the use of restricted chemical imputs.

Specific information for the organic food program should be directed to:

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
Organic Food Program Coordinator

Box 146500
Salt Lake City UT 84114-6500
Phone: 801-538-7187
Fax: 801-538-7189

Leaders of 50 state departments of agriculture and four territories adopted a policy statement expressing broad support for organic farming at the annual NASDA conference in November, 2003.

Utah certifies to the USDA NOP Standard:
National Organic Program Regulations 7 CFR Part 205

Utah Code and Administrative Rules Relating to Organic Production

• Utah Organic Standards (R68-20)

Related Links

• Organic Farming Compliance Handbook - A Resource Guide for Western Region Agricultural Professionals
• Frequently Asked Questions About Organic Products
• Organic Certification Fee Schedule
• Independent Organic Inspectors Association
• National Organic Program
• National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
• Rodale Institute
• Organic Materials Review Institute
• Organic Consumers Association
• Organic Trade Association
• The Non-GMO Source
• Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
• Sustainable Agriculture and Education
• The Soil and Health Library