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| Document Name & Description | Operation Types | Document Type |
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G4.2 Natural Resources
Describe how you maintain or improve natural resources such as water, soil, and biodiversity. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G5.0 Pest Management
Describe preventative pest management methods you use. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.0 Farm Production
Tell us about how you maintain organic integrity of your crops and land during production. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.1 Harvest and Transport
Tell us about how you maintain organic integrity during harvest, transportation, and off-site handling. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.2 Farm Storage
List any on- or off-farm storage facilities you plan to use. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.3 Synthetic Pesticides in Storage
If you store crops at your own facility, describe how you protect them from contamination. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.4 Simple On-Farm Post Harvest Handling
If you are an all-organic operation handling only your own crops, tell us about any simple handling, such as washing and packing, that you perform. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.5 Sourcing Products and Direct Marketing
If you sell organic and nonorganic products, or products from other operations, directly to consumers, describe your direct marketing. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G7.0 Labeling
Describe how you label non-retail containers and retail packages. Attach label samples. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G8.0 Record Keeping
Describe your recordkeeping plans. Attach sample records. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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Get Certified Organic - 6 Simple Steps
Outlined are the 6 simple steps for getting certified. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation | Helpful documents or flyer |
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Get the Numbers on Organic - National, California, and CCOF Statistics
Get the numbers on organic with national statistics, California statistics, and CCOF member statistics and certified crop acreage. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation | Helpful documents or flyer |
| Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Organic System Plan | |
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Global Market Access Program Manual
This manual describes the requirements for operations enrolled in the Global Market Access program. This is typically only necessary if your products are exported to foreign markets where the U.S. National Organic Program has equivalence arrangements, including Canada, the European Union, Japan and more. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation | Manual or Standard |
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GLOBALG.A.P. Program Manual
This manual describes the standards that apply to operations joining CCOF’s GLOBALG.A.P. program. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation | Manual or Standard |
