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OCal Uncertified Handler Affidavit
ONLY FOR OCAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS. This form applies to uncertified storage facilities used by CCOF operations to store unsealed product or product in permeable packaging. It also applies to uncertified brokers, traders, wholesalers, or distributors that provide OCal products to CCOF OCal certified operations. It is not required for uncertified handlers supplying OCal product in sealed, impermeable containers with final retail labeling that identifies the OCal status and original certified producer. |
OCal Cultivator | Form |
Organic Certification Cost Share Documents
All documents for Cost Share 2022 can be downloaded on the CDFA website. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Helpful documents or flyer, Instructions |
Organic Certification Self-Assessment
On January 19, 2023, the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) put forth the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Rule, which is intended to safeguard confidence in organic products and minimize fraud throughout the organic supply chain. Operations – including both currently certified and newly impacted uncertified handlers of organic products – must meet all of the requirements in the rule by March 19, 2024. See our SOE page for more details. |
Helpful documents or flyer | |
Organic Claims on Websites and Other Marketing
Learn more about what CCOF looks for on a website to help you design a compliant website and prevent consumer confusion. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Helpful documents or flyer |
Organic Food Production
Organic Food Production - It's Easier Than You Think The organic market is expanding at a rapid rate, and buyers demand more organic products than can be supplied domestically. Processors and co-packers have a unique business opportunity to get into the organic market and help convert raw goods to shelf-ready food products to meet the demand and increase profitability. Document
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Processor or Handler, I am not an organic operation | Helpful documents or flyer |
Organic Fraud Prevention Plan
Use this worksheet to describe your Organic Fraud Prevention Plan. This includes the monitoring practices and procedures you use to verify suppliers in the supply chain and the organic status of agricultural products received to detect and prevent organic fraud. Document
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Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation | Organic System Plan |
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 | |
Organic Marketing 101: A Guide for Getting Your Products to Market
Many different market channels exist for your organic product but not all channels will align with your goals, values, product line, and personality. Choosing the perfect market for your product can be overwhelming, so choose what market channel suits you best before you make a major investment in your cropping plan or product recipe. This tool will help you select the perfect channel for your business, with an emphasis on finding the right avenue for your end consumers. 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 | Helpful documents or flyer |
Organic Seed and Planting Stock Regulations and Resources
This list of organic seed suppliers is a great place to start your search for organic seed. Known suppliers of organic strawberry planting stock are also included. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Helpful documents or flyer |
Processor or Handler, I am not an organic operation | Helpful documents or flyer |