Producer New Certification

New organic producers may apply for certification at any time but completed applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to harvest. Please review the MTDA Organic Policy Manual before applying for organic certification as it provides details to many frequently asked questions about the MTDA Organic Certification Program.

Steps for Certification

• Read the most recent version of the  NOP standards .
• Submit completed application forms and applicable fees to MTDA ( by March 15 ^th each year for renewing applicants ).
• MTDA will review your application to determine compliance to the NOP standards and provide an estimate of your certification costs for the year.
• MTDA will schedule an on-site inspection of your operation.
• MTDA will conduct a final review of your application and inspection materials to complete the certification process.

Crop Producers

Below is a list of forms that is required for those crop producers that are applying for new organic certification.

• Producer Application Form - coming soon
• Crop Organic System Plan Form - coming soon
• Crop Verification & Acreage Form  (xlxs)
• Ingredient Supplier List Addendum  (xlxs)
• Land Application Form  A map of the organic production area needs to be provided with the application package.
• Previous Land Manager Affidavit Form. For purchased/leased land.

Livestock Producers

Below is a list of forms that is required for those mammalian producers that are applying for new organic certification.

• Producer Application Form - coming soon
• Livestock Summary Form - coming soon
• Mammalian Organic System Plan Form - coming soon
• Crop Verification & Acreage Form  (xlxs)
• Land Application Form.  For new applicants or land additions. A map of the organic production area needs to be provided with the application package.
• Previous Land Manager Affidavit Form . For purchased/leased land.
• Ingredient Supplier List Addendum (xlxs)

Avian Producers

Below is a list of forms that is required for those avian producers that are applying for new organic certification.

• Producer Application Form - coming soon
• Livestock Summary Form - coming soon
• Avian Organic System Plan Form - coming soon
• Crop Verification & Acreage Form  (xlxs)
• Land Application Form.  For new applicants or land additions. A map of the organic production area needs to be provided with the application package.
• Previous Land Manager Affidavit Form . For purchased/leased land.

Wild Crop Producers

Below is a list of forms that is required for those wild crop producers that are applying for new organic certification.

• Producer Application Form - coming soon
• Wild Crop Addendum Section W Form
• Crop Verification & Acreage Form  (xlxs)
• Land Application Form . For new applicants or land additions. A map of the organic production area needs to be provided with the application package.
• Previous Land Manager Affidavit Form

• National Organic Program Regulations