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The twelve Agencies are listed below are USDA’s authorized Certified Organic Certification Agencies. Additionally, there are nearly 80 USDA-accredited certifying agents (also called certifiers) authorized under the National Organic Program (NOP) to certify farms, processors, and handlers as USDA Organic. This includes both private companies and some state departments of agriculture. Most can certify operations anywhere in the US (and often internationally).

The consulting team at Farm Transition Services will work with you to select the best Agency and Certifier with the experience that best matches your type of Farming operation, location and products.

The official, up-to-date directory is the USDA Organic INTEGRITY Database Certifier

Locator:
https://organic.ams.usda.gov/integrity/

(Search by state, scope, or name, and export results.)Here are some well-established and commonly used USDA-accredited certifying agents across the US, with their company names, websites, and contact info where available:

As with other certifiers, the most comprehensive and up-to-date directory for all USDA-accredited agents (including these) is the USDA Organic INTEGRITY Database Certifier Locator: https://organic.ams.usda.gov/integrity/. Farms can select any accredited certifier regardless of location. Feel free to reach out to them directly for quotes or consultations!

Other notable ones include Ecocert ICO, Global Organic Alliance, and state programs like California Department of Food and Agriculture or Washington State Department of Agriculture Organic Program.To find the best fit for your farm (e.g., by location, cost, or specialty like livestock/crops), use the USDA Certifier Locator linked above or contact your local USDA office/extension service for recommendations. Many offer free consultations.

USDA Certification Agencies

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