Please note:
New applications may be submitted at any time, but a complete application packet and payment must be submitted at least three months before harvest of your first organic crop to assure timely certification.
5 Steps to Successful Organic Certification
Step One:
Complete an organic system plan (OSP). OneCert’s certification packet has everything you need to get started today.
Step Two:
Implement your OSP and OneCert will review it for completeness and compliance
Step Three:
OneCert will send an inspector to your operation to evaluate the performance of your OSP.
Step Four:
OneCert will review the inspector’s report for compliance to applicable standards.
Step Five:
OneCert will make a decision regarding your operation’s organic certification.
For more information read the NOP’s instructions on the certification process