OTCO Hemp Compliance Agreement Summary: The Hemp Compliance Agreement is required for any business that processes or handles compliant hemp and is requesting organic certification of a hemp product or a product containing hemp. This form ensures that your operation meets OTCO’s definition of compliant hemp and complies with all organic standards. What is “Compliant … 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 Activities Will Make Your Noncompliant With Your Organic Crop Certification Summary: If your farm creates multi-ingredient products using ingredients you didn’t grow (even if they’re certified organic), you’ll need handler certification. This includes products like jams, pickles with added sauces, or cider made from purchased fruit. You also need handler certification if you process … Continued

What Activities You Can Do And Still Be Compliant With Your Organic Crop Certification Summary: Organic crop certification includes basic handling activities like washing, drying, and packing crops produced on your farm. If you process both organic and non-organic products (except for packaging), you may need handler certification. You can pack and label your own … Continued