Resources

All resources listed below link to common helpful references used in organic, OCal and Regenerative Organic Certified ® production. This does not represent a comprehensive list of potential resources for your operation.

National Organic Program Standards and Resources

National Organic Program Standards

All certified operations are bound to the National Organic Program Standards. Accredited certifiers enforce these standards and ensure ongoing compliance. These standards provide definitions of terms and outline production requirements for organic crop, livestock, and handling operations.

USDA's Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)

A regional partnership for ongoing technical assistance and mentorship opportunities for operations transitioning to organic production.

USDA Organic Integrity Database

A public database of all worldwide operations currently certified and those previously certified to the organic standards.

National Organic Program Record-Keeping Templates for Crop Producers

The NOP provides templates for crop producers to ensure compliant record-keeping for all activities on the farm, from harvesting to sales.
Applicable for organic and OCal operations.

ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture Program Documentation Forms

Free, downloadable record-keeping forms for organic crop and livestock producers.
Applicable for organic and OCal operations.

Input Material References


Applicable for organic and OCal operations

National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances

All input materials used in organic production must be approved by your certifier prior to use. All ingredients in your input materials must be allowed per the National List in order to remain in compliance.

Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI)

Several material manufacturers send their input materials to be OMRI approved, which is an approval that many certifiers accept when determining whether an operation can use an input material in their organic production. OMRI also lists generic ingredient allowances and restrictions on their website.

Washington State Dept. of Agriculture (WSDA)

WSDA maintains a list of input materials they have reviewed and approved for use in organic production. Materials included on WSDA’s Organic Input Material List are often accepted by organic certifiers.

California Dept. of Food & Agriculture (CDFA)

CDFA maintains a list of fertilizer materials approved for use in organic production in California.

OCal Standards and Resources

OCal Program Cultivation Standards

OCal Program Manufacturer Standards

All certified cultivators and distributors are bound to the CDFA OCal Program Standards. Certified manufacturers are bound to the CDPH OCal Program Standards. Accredited certifiers enforce these standards and ensure ongoing compliance. These standards provide definitions of terms and outline production requirements.

Regenerative Organic Certified ® Framework and Resources

The Regenerative Organic Alliance’s website contains all Regenerative Organic Certified ® program requirements in their Resource Library.

This includes, but is not limited to: