Forms and Documents All required forms and documents for maintaining or updating your organic certification are listed here. Select your certification scope to download blank OSP forms or request common updates. Submit completed forms to your client services team. Crop Forms The Crop Organic System Plan (OSP) is your blueprint for organic crop production practices. … Continued

What To Know About Your Crop Organic System Plan (OSP) Summary: The Organic System Plan (OSP) is the blueprint for your organic crop production practices. It outlines how your operation complies with organic standards, covering everything from seed selection to soil fertility, pest management, harvest, storage, and sales. Use the forms below to create or … Continued

What To Know About Your Livestock Organic System Plan (OSP) Summary: The Livestock Organic System Plan (OSP) is your farm or business blueprint for raising, managing, and marketing organic animals. To stay in compliance with USDA organic standards, you must keep your OSP up to date. Below you’ll find blank livestock OSP forms, guidance documents, … Continued

What To Know About Your Processing & Handling Organic System Plan (OSP) Summary: Your Organic System Plan (OSP) is the foundation of your organic certification. It documents how your business follows organic rules. To update your certification, download the correct OSP forms below and submit them to your Oregon Tilth client service team. What is … Continued

What To Know About Your Personal Care Products Organic System Plan (OSP) Summary: If you make or handle personal care products (such as skincare, cosmetics, or body care) and want to maintain or update your organic certification, you need to keep your Organic System Plan (OSP) current. Download the required OSP forms below and submit … Continued

What To Know About Your GOTS Fiber & Textile Certification Organic System Plan (OSP) Summary: Oregon Tilth (OTCO) certifies to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the world’s leading standard for processing organic fibers. Certification covers every step of the textile supply chain, from raw fiber to finished product. To apply, you’ll submit an Organic … Continued

What To Know About Applying For OPT Grass-Fed Organic Certification Summary: Oregon Tilth offers OPT Certified Grass-Fed Organic certification in partnership with the Organic Plus Trust (OPT). This optional program is for certified organic farmers and handlers who emphasize pasture-based feeding and animal welfare, while limiting grain use. The application fee is a flat $350, … Continued

Bee Better Certified™: Supporting Pollinators on Your Farm Summary: Bee Better Certified™ recognizes farms and businesses that create habitats for pollinators and adopt pollinator-friendly practices. Certification lasts three years, with annual updates required, and is available to both organic and conventional operations. What is Bee Better Certified™? OTCO, in partnership with The Xerces Society for … Continued

Salmon-Safe Certification for Organic Farmers Summary: Oregon Tilth partners with Salmon-Safe to offer organic farmers an optional overlay certification. For $95, Salmon-Safe standards can be assessed during your annual organic inspection. This program focuses on water quality, habitat protection, erosion control, and sustainable irrigation practices not fully covered under USDA organic rules. What is Salmon-Safe? … Continued