Add a new species of livestock

Adding a new species requires a review and update of your Organic System Plan (OSP) to accurately reflect your livestock operation’s activities.

Do I need to submit paperwork for purchases of currently certified livestock species?

Provided you’re not making significant changes to your production practices, there’s no need to contact OTCO or submit OSP updates. Please follow the recordkeeping practices for purchases of organic livestock.

Will I need to update any other parts of my OSP?

Review your OSP and update any parts that will change as a result of the species addition. We’ve added the most common forms that need updating below.

What if my species addition requires a crop or pasture update?

For livestock operations that grow crops or provide pasture for animals, you must review all current crop forms (usually C2 through C12) and update them to reflect any changes that will occur as a result of adding the new species.

Remember to make updates if making changes to crops, crop rotation, and/or adding new land for pasture.

If you do not currently grow crops or provide pasture, but will be adding them, please complete and submit all of the crop paperwork (C2 through C12).

How do I add avian species to my operation?

To request the addition of avian species to your livestock certification, fill out the forms below.

How do I add non-ruminant mammals to my operation?

To request the addition of non-ruminant mammals to your livestock certification, fill out the forms below.

How do I add ruminant mammals to my operation?

To request the addition of ruminant to your livestock certification, fill out the forms below.