How to Apply
Those interested in pursuing organic crop certification should first contact the ISDA Organic Program to get more information, check program capacity, and to receive an estimate for certification. Once this process has been completed, interested operations will receive an invitation to apply for certification. After an invitation is received, first time applicants must submit an application, application fee, and a complete Organic System Plan (OSP) for Crops (including farm map and field history).
Once certified, continuing applicants must submit an application, application fee, and an updated Organic System Plan each year by their anniversary/renewal date. Renewal packets are also mailed out by the end of February each year to operations currently certified organic by the ISDA.
All of the necessary documents are available below. If you wish to apply for organic certification for handling/processing or livestock production please visit the applicable page(s).
Please contact us for further questions or to request printed copies.
Application Materials
| Application for Organic Certification | DOC | |
| Organic System Plan for Crops | DOC |
Supplemental Materials
| USDA Guide for Organic Crop Producers | ||
| Alternative Crop Rotation Request Form | DOC | |
| Crop Inspection Checklist | DOC | |
| Land Use History Affidavit | ||
| USDA Sample Crop Documentation Forms | ||
| Organic System Plan – Wild Crop Supplement | DOC | |
| Material Review Request Form | DOC | |
| Crop Input Ingredient Declaration | DOC |