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Update: 1/25/2012

Organic Crop Producers

[Program Manager: Brenda Book]
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Contents


  1. Crop Producer Information
  2. List of Certified Producers
  3. Certification Guide and Rules
  4. Producer Fact Sheets
  5. New Application Packet
  6. Renewal Certification Packet
  7. New Site Forms
  8. Record Keeping Forms
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Organic Crop Producer Information

The WSDA Organic Food Program, a USDA-accredited certifier, upholds the integrity of the organic label through certification and inspection of organic crop and livestock producers, processors, handlers and retailers. Through producer certification services, WSDA certifies operators who grow, raise or produce an agricultural product. Download the crop producer application packet below to start on the path to certification. If animals are part of your production, please visit the Organic Livestock Page to download the certification guide, rules book, and a livestock producer application packet.

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List of Certified Producers

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Organic Certification Guide and Rules

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.

  1. Guide to Organic Certification (PDF 451 KB)
  2. WSDA Organic Rules and Regulations (PDF 441 KB)
    WSDA's Organic Rules and Regulation Book was last updated May 2011. Changes have occurred in the regulation since this publication. Check the full text of the National Organic Standards on USDA's website.
  3. Brand Name Material List

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Producer Fact Sheets

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New Application Packet

  1. Crop Producers - Table of Contents (AGR 2510) (PDF 38 KB)
  2. Application for Certification (AGR 2289) (PDF 42 KB)
  3. Organic Operator Agreement (AGR 2281) (MS WORD 206 KB)
  4. Organic Certification Fees - Producers (AGR 2259) (PDF 36 KB)
  5. Organic Yields and Sales Estimates - Producers (AGR 2509) (PDF 52 KB)
  6. Organic System Plan - Crop Producer (AGR 2121) (PDF 497 KB)
    If you prefer, the below Excel spreadsheets may be used to complete page 4 and page 14 & 15 of the Organic System Plan (AGR 2121). These electronic formats will allow you to save your data for future updates and reference.
    1. Non-Organic Seed & Planting Stock Inventory Excel Spreadsheet
    2. Materials Inventory Excel Spreadsheet
  7. Site Application (AGR 2264) (PDF 440 KB)
  8. Previous Land Use Declaration (AGR 2262) (PDF 307 KB)
  9. Cost Share Program Application (AGR 2182) (MS WORD 37 KB)
  10. W-9 Form (OFM Form)
  11. Statewide Vendor Registration Form (SMV 000) (PDF 128 KB)

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Renewal Certification Packet

Annual certification renewal is a requirement under the National Organic Standards. Failure to renew, or to notify our office of your wish to withdraw from certification, may result in a compliance action in addition to late fees. To avoid a $100 per month late fee, complete the packet and mail the forms along with your annual fee to our office before February 1 deadline.

Name of Document Type of Document PDF E-Form
1 2012 Producer Renewal Letter Information Sheet 53.5 KB n/a
2 Table of Contents (AGR 2507) Information Sheet 106 KB n/a
3 Tips for Completing your Certification Renewal Packet (AGR 2209) Information Sheet 29 KB n/a
4 Organic Labeling Guidance - Producers (AGR 2508) Information Sheet31.6 KB n/a
5 WSDA Crop Rotation Guidelines Factsheet (AGR 3004) Information Sheet 160 KB n/a
6 Renewal Application and Site Verification (AGR 2158)
This form is generated from our database specifically for your operation and therefore cannot be found online, please contact us for this document. 		Required Form n/a n/a
7 Operator Agreement (AGR 2281) Required Form 26.8 KB 206 KB
8 Organic Yields and Sales (AGR 2506) Required Form 36.9 KB 26.8 KB
9 Organic Sales and Yields - EXAMPLES (AGR 2512) Information Sheet 36.9 KB n/a
10 Organic System Plan Update - Crop Producers (AGR 2505) Required Form 157 KB Page 1-9
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Page 10-11
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If you prefer, the below Excel spreadsheets may be used to complete page 3 and page 10 of the Organic System Plan Update (AGR 2505). These electronic formats will allow you to save your data for future updates and reference.
  • Non-Organic Seed & Planting Stock Inventory (SECTION B) Excel Spreadsheet
  • Materials Inventory (SECTION K) Excel Spreadsheet
 Optional Excel Spreadsheet n/a Section B
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Section K
47 KB
11 Cost Share Program Application (AGR 2182) Optional Form 31 KB 36.8 KB

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Do You Want to Add a New Site?

  1. Site Application (AGR 2264) (PDF 440 KB)
  2. Previous Land Use Declaration (AGR 2262) (PDF 458 KB)

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Record Keeping Forms

These forms are for your records and must be available during inspections. DO NOT return these forms with your application.

  1. Material Record Keeping (AGR 2161) (PDF 323 KB)
  2. Organic Seed Availability Record (AGR 2261) (PDF 627 KB)

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