About the Program
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Organic Certification Program is an accredited certifying agent of the USDA’s National Organic Program. ISDA has been serving the state’s organic community since 1990, when the Idaho legislatures passed the Organic Food Products Law (Title 22, Chapter 11, Idaho Code). In 2002, ISDA became one of the nation’s first accredited certifying agencies. Today we certify over 270 operations.
According to the USDA, organic is a labeling term that indicates that an agricultural product has been produced by integrating cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. Use of sewage sludge, irradiation, genetic engineering, and most synthetic fertilizers or pesticides is prohibited.
Organic certification (PDF) verifies that your farm or handling facility located anywhere in the world complies with the USDA organic regulations and allows you to sell, label, and represent your products as organic. These regulations describe the specific standards required for you to use the word “organic” or the USDA organic seal on food, feed, or fiber products.
We appreciate your interest in Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Organics Program. However, currently, we are unable to accept any new operations into the program due to it being at capacity. If you are interested in being added to our waitlist, please complete this form. After completing the form, an estimate and more information about the certification process will be sent to you.
USDA Organic Certification Cost Share Program
USDA Organic Cost Share is administered by local USDA FSA offices in Idaho. Use the link below for more information and to locate your local FSA office.
If you need a receipt or another item from ISDA as your certifying agent, please send an email to ISDA at organics@isda.idaho.gov with your producer name, and the cost share period you need documentation for.