Ag Diversification and Market Development Bureau

Organic Certification Program for Producers

Completing all the necessary paperwork for organic certification can be taxing.  We would like to make this process as simple as possible.  This overview will take you through the process and provide you with resources in the hopes that you will be able to complete the application packet as accurately and timely as possible.  1.  Review the instruction sheet before beginning.  Familiarize yourself with the NOP’s Organic regulations found on-line by clicking here Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 2.   Now you are ready to begin completing your Organic System Plan (OSP). The sections should be completed in order according to your certification intentions:             Crops only             Crops and Livestock             Livestock only             Renewing Livestock(with binder system) 3.   Now that you have completed your organic system plan, please review the Common Errors Checklist before submitting your application.  4.  Due dates for producers are:      March 15 early deadline/reduced fee      Final deadline May 1 5.  Please mail your completed OSP to:          IDALS                                                                         Organic Program                                                                         502 E 9th Street                                                                         Des Moines, IA 50319

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