Even though the COVID-19 pandemic limits our options, we may accept requests to expedite applications when inspectors are available to facilitate the request.

New applications may be submitted at any time, but a complete application packet and payment must be submitted at least three months before you need to be certified to assure timely certification. If you are a farmer that would be at least three months before the harvest of your first organic crop. If you are a handler or processor, that would be at least three months before you need a certificate to sell products or before your first organic production run.