What is a wild crop and how does one get certified organic?

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A wild crop is a plant or portion of a plant that is collected or harvested from a site that is not maintained under cultivation or other agricultural management. This means that in order for a crop to be considered wild it cannot be watered, fed, or otherwise managed. In order to certify a wild crop as organic it must be harvested in a manner that ensures that such harvesting or gathering will not be destructive to the environment, and will sustain the growth and production of the wild crop.

To apply for wild crop organic certification submit the Organic System Plan sections Grower Application - Parcel Information and W2.0.

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