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Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Form | |
NOP Standards Manual
CCOF USDA NOP Standards Manual: This manual includes the official National Organic Program (NOP) standards for CCOF organic certification under the USDA National Organic Program and includes all changes due to the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule effective March 20, 2023, with final implementation on March 19, 2024. CCOF certifies to the NOP as our primary standard. Check out the U.S. National Organic Program’s NOP Handbook for more details about organic certification under the USDA program. Document
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Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation | Manual or Standard |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Form | |
Notices for Inspections During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To learn more about how inspections are being conducted during the COVID-19 Pandemic, please refer to the appropriate notice below. |
Spanish-Speaking, Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation | Helpful documents or flyer |
OCal C3.0 Seeds and Planting Stock
ONLY FOR OCAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS. Describe the seed, transplants, and planting stock you plan to use. Document
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OCal Cultivator | OCal System Plan |
OCal C3.1 Container & Greenhouse/Shadehouse Production
ONLY FOR OCAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS. Describe any seedling, transplant, or greenhouse/shadehouse production done by your operation. |
OCal Cultivator | OCal System Plan |
OCal C4.0 Rotation & Soil Management
ONLY FOR OCAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS. Describe how you maintain or improve soil, monitor fertility, and control erosion. |
OCal Cultivator | OCal System Plan |
OCal C4.1 Compost and Manure
ONLY FOR OCAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS. Describe any compost you produce or purchase and any processed or raw manure you use. Document
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OCal Cultivator | OCal System Plan |
OCal C4.2 Natural Resources
ONLY FOR OCAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS. Describe how you maintain or improve natural resources such as water, soil, and biodiversity. Document
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OCal Cultivator | OCal System Plan |
OCal C5.0 Pest Management
ONLY FOR OCAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS. Describe preventative pest management methods you use. Document
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OCal Cultivator | OCal System Plan |