County Pesticide Use Report (PUR) Verification Request Form
Submit to California counties for assistance with verifying land use history and performing PUR records searches.
Livestock producer
My operation is already organic and grass-fed. Are there any other requirements I should be aware of in applying for the Certified Grass-Fed Organic Livestock Program?
The program requires participation in an approved animal welfare program.
Are the grazing season requirements different from those in organic?
Like organic certification, OPT Grass-Fed requires ruminants to graze throughout the grazing season. However, the minimum length of the grazing season is increased to 150 days and the required dry matter intake from pasture is increased to 60% in the grass-fed program.
Can supplemental feed be given?
In addition to pasture and harvested forage, restricted amounts of organic grain-free feedstuffs such as beet pulp, alfalfa pellets, molasses, etc. can be used to balance rations. Supplemental vitamins and minerals are also allowed. Refer to the program standards for details. Note that even if a feedstuff is approved for organic production, it may not be allowed for the grass-fed program or only allowed in limited quantities.
Can I put a grass-fed logo on my products?
Upon completion of the application process and approval from both CCOF and OPT, you can use the grass-fed logo on your product.
Can a poultry or hog operation apply for the Certified Grass-Fed Organic Livestock Program?
The program is only for ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats).
Control or Transaction Document for Mexico
This document is only available in Spanish.
For operations enrolled in CCOF’s Mexico Compliance Program, once you know you will be shipping from the U.S. to Mexico or domestically within Mexico, complete this form and send it to export@ccof.org.
Inspection Documents for Mexico Compliance Program
CCOF Inspection Documents for Mexico Compliance Program are only available in Spanish.
Mexico Compliance Program Manual
This manual describes the standards that apply to operations entering the CCOF Mexico Compliance Program. The program is for operations in Mexico and exporting organic products to Mexico.
Can non-organic animals be pastured on organic land?
Yes, non-organic animals can graze on certified organic land without affecting the land’s certification. If organic and non-organic animals are pastured in the same field, they must be clearly identified in a manner that will prevent commingling of the final organic product (meat, milk, etc.).