Category - Certification Additions and Updates

An overview of common scenarios requiring updates to your farm certification such as adding land, adding a new scope of certification or adding a new crop.

An overview of common scenarios requiring updates to your livestock certification such as adding pasture land, updating feed rations or adding a new species of livestock.

An overview of common scenarios requiring updates to your processing certification such as adding a new facility, label, product or supplier.

A compilation of common updates for any certification scope such as changing contacts or materials.

Understanding a Noncompliance Notice and Adverse Actions in Organic Certification Summary: A noncompliance notice is issued when an operation is not meeting organic standards. It explains the problem, the rule involved, and what needs to be fixed. If the issue is corrected and documented on time, certification can continue. If an operation fails to respond … Continued

Organic System Plan (OSP) Renewal Application Summary: Every year, certified organic operations must renew their Organic System Plan (OSP). Oregon Tilth makes this process simple with one renewal form that covers all certification types. Whether you are certified for crops, livestock, handling, or multiple categories, you only need to complete a single application. How to … Continued