The Colorado Department of Agriculture is accredited by the USDA as an organic state certifier under the National Organic Program.

We certify crops, livestock, wild crop and processors as USDA Certified Organic through an application and inspection process.

For the Consumer -

The program assures consumers that these products are produced without prohibited substances such as synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.

For the Producer -

The program allows participating producers to sell their products as USDA certified Organic.  The implementation of the USDA standards has brought uniformity to the organic industry throughout the United States. Colorado producers are able to sell their products in other states and countries without barriers.

If you are a Producer and want to be USDA certified -

Please contact the Department for an informational packet at (303) 239 4139.

After your application has been received and reviewed by our office it is forwarded to the inspector in your area. USDA standards require an annual inspection.

If you are renewing your certification -

Forms to renew certification are available on the Organic Forms  page.

THE APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED. Please download the new form and submit it with your paperwork. If you are completing this form by hand and not on a computer, please contact the CDA office if you have questions.  
 

2011 Process Handling Plans are now available! They are now available as a pdf fillable form. Go to the Organic Forms  page to use this version. (Please remember, you must submit a paper copy to the office for review.)  There have been a few changes to this plan. If you have questions, please contact Crystal Andrews at (303) 239-4136.

Renewals: All Process Handling renewals are being mailed out in September. Application and fees must be submitted by the date listed on the cover letter found within the packet. If you would like to use the pdf fillable form, go to the Organic Forms page.
 

National Organic Program Handbook now online - See Additional Resources below.

Cost Share Forms for 2011 (October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011) now available.

 

• Organic Forms

• Organic Publications

• Contact Organic Program