Organic Marketing
Organic Marketing
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture National Organic Program as a Certifying Agent for the scopes of Crops, Wild Crops, Livestock, and Handling Operations.
KDA currently certifies only entities located within the state of Kentucky.
2013 Applications Available! MAY 15th renewal deadline.
Click "Organic" under forms to the right.
Input approval: Operations certified by KDA may utilize inputs or products which are approved by OMRI or the Washington State Department Agriculture Organic Program in accordance with any restrictions required by the regulations. Products not appearing on either list should be reviewed by KDA prior to use, please use the Input Review Request Form(click "Organic" under forms to the right).
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Regulations and Resources:
- USDA organic regulations: 7 CFR Section 205 includes all USDA organic standards, including prohibited practices, requirements, and the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Materials.
- National Organic Program Handbook: This compilation of guidance documents, policy memos, and instructions is intended to clarify policies and assist those who own, manage, or certify organic operations with complying with NOP regulations.
- ATTRA: Guide to Organic Crop Production
- ATTRA: Guide to Organic Livestock Production
- ATTRA: Guide to Organic Processing
- ATTRA: Guide to Organic Certification
- Organic
Licensing and Laws
- Organic
Forms
- National Organic Program Handbook
- USDA National Organic Program
- Organic Association of Kentucky
- eOrganic
- ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
- USDA List of Certified Operations Database
- Organic Materials Review Institute
- Washington State Dept. Of Ag Organic Program Materials List