Documents: Farm - Livestock - Wild Harvest
Applications (new and updates), forms, tools, and international documents are available here for Farm, Livestock, and Wild Harvest clients.
The Certification Packet along with Farm, Livestock, and Wild Harvest applications (new and updates), forms, tools, and international documents are available on this page. Click one of the links to jump to the desired section.
Certification Packet
The certification packet includes various documents and manuals that OTCO publishes in order to be fully transparent and provide you with the information you need to be successful during the certification process. In addition to the necessary items below you will need to download the appropriate application form for the certification you are seeking.
| Document | What is it? |
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| OTCO Procedures Manual |
Describes the procedures which OTCO implements to run the certification program. Describes the certification process, Oregon Tilth Structure and mediation and appeals process. |
pdf |
| OTCO Fee Schedule |
Describes the fee structure for all classes of certification and charges for all certification related activities. |
pdf |
| USDA NOP Regulations |
Copy of the USDA National Organic Program Regulations 7 CFR part 205. Regularly updated online CFR can also be viewed by visiting the National Archives and Records administration. This weblink is updated on a weekly basis. |
e-CFR |
| Certification Process Brochures |
Various brochures for each type of general class of certification. Describe basic information including the certification process, basic requirements and frequently asked questions. |
Applications
| New Applications | ||
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Class O - Organically Grown: Covers farms producing agricultural and horticultural crops and pasture areas used for livestock grazing. |
View OSP docs |
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| Class OLP - Organic Livestock Production: Covers all livestock production practices and all animals. | View OSP docs | |
| Salmon Safe Organic Overlay Application | doc | |
| Certification Contract and Trademark Use Agreement: (required for all applicants) | ||
| update applications | ||
OSP Update Form:
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Blank Forms & Tools
| blank forms | ||
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| Expedited Service Request Form: Used to get through the certification process quickly, service fee applies. |
pdf |
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| Contact Change Form: Used to update contact information |
doc |
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| Non-Organic Ingredient Declaration: Used to verify agricultural ingredients and processing as not produced using excluded methods (GMO's), sewage sludge or irradiation. |
doc |
pdf |
| Independent Storage Information Sheet (ISIS): Used to verify and approve off site storage facilities who do not open organic product while in their possession. |
doc | |
| Farm Commercial Availability Documentation Form: Used to aid in the required information for OTCO to review commercial unavailability of organic seed and planting stock as required if non-organic seed or planting stock is used. |
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| Private Label Agreement : Sample document used as agreement between a manufacturing company and a non-certified marketing or retailing company for which they pack organic products. |
doc | |
| Transaction Certificate Request Forms (Domestic): Used to keep track of buyer, seller, quantity, shipping company, and other information related to transactions. |
doc |
pdf |
| tools | ||
| ATTRA Field Crops Documentation Forms: various forms used by field crop producers, including documentation for commercial availability of seeds and more. | ||
| Soil, Crop Fertility and Pest Management Record: Sample form to be used to record use of and allowance for various farm input materials. | ||
| NOSB Compost Task Force Final Report: Final report and recommendations for management of compost under the USDA Regulations. | ||
International Trade
| OSP Crop/Livestock International Supplement: European Union supplement information. Required if you will be additionally requesting certification under EU regulations for your crops. | doc | |
| Farm Affirmation for Export to Japan: Used to verify farm operation compliance for exporting products to Japan. | doc | |
| Farm Affirmation for Trade with Canada: Used to verify farm operation compliance for trading products with Canada. | doc | |
| Farm Affirmation for Trade with EU: Used to verify farm operation compliance for trading products with the EU. |
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| Transaction Certificate Request Forms (International): Used for international transactions to countries besides the EU, Japan and Taiwan. | doc | |
| EU Certificate of Inspection (COI) Request Form: Used for shipments of organic products exported to the EU. | doc | |
| USDA Export Certificate (TM-11) Request Form: Used for shipments of organic products to Japan and Taiwan. | doc |
