Forms
Whether
this is your first time applying
for organic certification or
your fifteenth, here's where
you'll find all the forms you
need. Don't forget to
print yourself a copy of the
Production Standards along
with whatever applications
you need.
Download
OEFFA Production Standards
Download
OEFFA Renewal Application
Form
Download
OEFFA Application For
New Growers
Download
OEFFA Livestock Application
Form
Download
OEFFA Handler Application
Form
Download
OEFFA On-Farm Handler
Application Form
Request
Current OCIA Application
Form
Fees
OEFFA Certification
base fees are $600, which
includes inspector's fees
(though see below, if you
live outside Ohio). Additional
costs may be incurred if:
- You
are also requesting certification
for livestock, there
is an additional fee
of $50.
- You
are also requesting certification
for an on-farm handling
operation, there is an
additional fee of $50.
- You
require an inspection outside
the state of Ohio, in which
case there may be additional
expenses associated with
the inspector's travel
expenses.
If you
are a handler, the base fee
for certification is $475. The
inspector fees and expenses
will be in addition to that
and will be assessed on an
individual basis.
Application
Deadlines
Applications for certification,
both renewals and first-time
applicants, must be in the
office by July 15th. From
July 15 to September 15, a
substantial late fee will be
assessed.
After September
15, no applications will be
accepted unless the operation
is a handler or a greenhouse.
If your application
is not received by September
15, you will be out of compliance
with the National Organic Program
(NOP) and may risk losing your
certification.
How
to Apply
If you are unable to download
and print an application from
the top of this page, and want
to request a copy of our organic
standards and an application
form, please contact us by
email 
or
at:
OEFFA
Organic Certification
41
Croswell Rd.
Columbus,
Ohio 43214
Phone:
(614) 262-2022
FAX:
(614) 421-2011
Electonic application forms
for OEFFA Certification can
be downloaded at the top of
this page. Files are in Microsoft
Word format. Download both
Production Standards and Application
forms. If you plan on handling
certified goods or livestock,
download those forms as well.
It is important that the entire
application form be submitted.
Please do not alter or delete
application questions other
than to provide the appropriate
information to the committee.
For further information, contact
Certification staff at 614.262.2022
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Why
Organic Production?
OEFFA
has offered certification
services to Ohio's organic
farmers for over twenty
years. Organic farming
can be a valuable value
added strategy for farm families
that place a high value
on:
Enhancing
Profitability
Preserving
the Environment
Protecting
Family & Worker Health
Producing
Wholesome Product
The
Process
Applicants submit an
annual application each
spring with payment.
The Certification Director
assigns an independent
third party inspector
to visit and inspect
the farm, ask questions,
and note areas of special
concern. The inspector
then forwards his or
her report to the Certification
staff, who review all
documents and then approve,
deny, or request further
information.
This
process takes at least 90
days from the time your completed application
and payment are received. Incomplete
applications and difficulty
scheduling the inspector's
visit may delay the process
significantly.
You can download a list of products approved by OEFFA for use in organic production. Please note that products on the approved list are allowed for their intended use only and must be used in accordance with your approved organic system plan and according to the directions provided by the manufacturer. As growers and manufacturers request reviews of additional products, they will be added to the approved or denied list, accordingly. This list is subject to change if formulations of products, NOP regulations, or the interpretations thereof change.
If you have any concerns, questions, or would like to request review of a specific product or application, please contact our Materials Review Staff by email at 
or call the Certification Office at (614) 262-2022.
We have "Do Not Spray" Signs
The OEFFA Store stocks heavy duty Aluminum signs for purchase. Some can be used to identify your farm as certified organic. Others allow you to mark you land "Do Not Spray."
