Organic Producers (Growers)

For more information, e-mail us or call (360) 902-1805.

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Certified Producers

List of USDA NOP Certified Producers (Updated 7-7-09) (PDF 331 KB)

List of EU compliant Producers.(updated 10.23.09) (PDF 52KB)

Organic Certification Information

The WSDA Organic Food Program has put together reference material to assist applicants with the organic certification process.  The WSDA Rules and Regulations Book contains the USDA National Organic Standards, WSDA Organic Standards and Regulations, and WSDA Organic Certification Fee Information.  The WSDA Guide to Organic Certification provides answers to frequently asked questions about certification, and provides details and references about organic production and handling requirements.

a) Guide to Organic Certification (PDF 451 KB)
b) WSDA Organic Rule and Regulations (PDF 441 KB)

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Organic Producer (Grower) Application Information

The WSDA Organic Food Program's mission is to protect consumers and support the development of the organic industry by ensuring the integrity of organic products. The Organic Food Program (OFP) certifies organic producers. A producer is any person or organization who or which grows, raises or produces an agricultural product. Download the the producer application packet below.

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Download individual sections by clicking on the links below.
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1.  New Applicant Application Forms - Must be completed and mailed with the appropriate fees to the Organic Food Program.

a) New Organic Crop Producer Application Packet Table of Contents
    (PDF 88 KB)
b) Application for Organic Certification (AGR 2289) ( PDF 309 KB)
c) Organic Operator Agreement (AGR 2281) (PDF 376 KB)
d) Producer Fees (AGR 2259) ( PDF 332 KB)
e) Production Estimate (AGR 2290) ( PDF 708 KB)
f) Organic Cropping System Plan (AGR 2121) ( PDF 601 KB)
g) Site Application (AGR 2264) ( PDF 440 KB)
h) Previous Land Use Declaration (AGR 2262) ( PDF 307 KB)             
i) 2009 Cost Share Application (AGR 2182) ( PDF 298KB)
j) W-9 Form (PDF 33KB)

2. Renewal Applicant Application Forms and Information - Renewal Applications are pre-printed with certification information. Contact our office for this form that is specific to your Operation. Must be completed and mailed to the Organic Food Program.

Forms are currently not available until December 15 2009 for the 2010 Renewal Season.

 Do You Want to Add a New Site?

j) Site Application (AGR 2264) ( PDF 440 KB)
k) Previous Land Use (AGR 2262) ( PDF 307 KB)

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3. Record Keeping Forms  - These forms are for your records and must be available during inspections. DO NOT return these forms with your application.

a) Material Record Keeping (AGR 2161) (  PDF 323 KB)
b) Organic Seed Availability Record (AGR 2261) ( PDF 627 KB)

4.  International Program Application Forms

a) International Cover Letter (PDF 43 KB)
b) International Organic Program Producer Additional Requirements (AGR 2313) (PDF 289 KB) Additional Requirements updated March 2009.
c) International Organic Program Application (AGR 2314) ( PDF 235 KB)
d) International Organic Cropping System Plan  (AGR 2210) ( PDF 237 KB)
e) Complaint Record (AGR 2171) ( PDF 286 KB)

If you have further questions pertaining to your organic producer application packet contact the WSDA Organic Food Program at (360) 902-1805 or email organic@agr.wa.gov.

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