Add livestock certification

Adding livestock to your organic crop certification will require an on-site inspection by an organic inspector, possibly at the time of your annual inspection if your request is done with enough advance notice.

What is the cost of adding livestock certification?

There is a $250 annual fee for the livestock certification scope. We request payment at the time of your livestock addition request.

What if I need to add land for livestock use?

Follow the steps for adding new land for pasture or outdoor access for livestock. If a livestock addition will change your crop OSP, be sure to update it as well as your C6 worksheet (section 6.2).

What livestock processing or transport activities require additional info?

No matter what livestock you want to add, you’ll need to complete forms for livestock processing and/or transport if you or a contracted party do any of the following:

• Sell organic products, including live animals
• Milk animals, cool or store milk
• Mix, mill or grind livestock feed for use
• Wash or pack eggs
• Slaughter animals
• Cool, age, cut or wrap meat
• Process fibers
• Transport organic livestock

How do I add ruminant mammals (e.g., cattle, sheep, goats, etc.)?

To request the addition of ruminant mammals with an existing crop certification, fill out the forms below to build your livestock OSP.

How do I add non-ruminant, non-avian mammals (e.g., pigs, rabbits, etc.)?

To request the addition of non-ruminant, non-avian mammals with an existing crop certification, fill out the forms below to build your livestock OSP.

How do I add avian species (e.g., chickens, turkeys, etc.)?

To request the addition of avian species with an existing crop certification, fill out the forms below to build your livestock OSP.