Ruminant Animal Attestation
If you buy or receive live ruminant animals, request that your supplier complete this attestation or provide similar documentation to confirm which animals are eligible for slaughter as organic.
Livestock producer
Animal Slaughter Eligibility Verification
If you buy or receive live ruminant animals, use this receiving checklist to verify that they are eligible for slaughter as organic.
CCOF ROC™ Contract
Complete this CCOF ROC™ Program Contract to add the ROC™ program to your CCOF NOP Certification
Parcel Map Guide
A guide for creating parcel maps.
If you are adding a new parcel to your certification, also see our Add Acreage Instructions.
PrimusGFS Certification Program Manual
This manual describes the standards that apply to operations joining CCOF’s PrimusGFS program.
County Pesticide Use Report (PUR) Verification Request Form
Submit to California counties for assistance with verifying land use history and performing PUR records searches.
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.