Organic Certification Guidelines

The following guidelines are based on the USDA National Organic Program Standards. In order to be eligible for organic certification, farms and processing facilities must be in compliance with the following standards:

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MAPLE SYRUP (PDF)»

PROCESSED PRODUCTS (PDF)»

 

Full VOF Guidelines Book (pdf) »

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Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) information 

Letter to producers - Including a summary of changes

 

Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) information 

Letter to producers

Creating an Organic Fraud Prevention Plan

Importing Organic Products

Nonretail Container Labeling