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Organic Certification Standards
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Soil Fertility and Crop Nutrient Management
Proper management of plant and animal materials to maintain or enhance soil organic matter content.
Seeds and Planting Stock
Use of organic seeds and planting stock is mandatory except under certain conditions.
Record Keeping
Maintain records that document compliance with organic standards for at least 5 years.
Water System Management and Conservation
Usage of clean water for irrigation and handling of organic crops to prevent contamination.
Livestock Feed and Forage
Animals must be fed 100% organic feed, which includes pasture for ruminants.
Organic System Plan
Submission of a comprehensive plan detailing practices and substances used in production.
Crop Pest, Weed, and Disease Management
Management plan must use mechanical, physical, and biological controls primarily.
Livestock Health Care and Organic Livestock Living Conditions
Requirements aim to promote wellness through management practices and living conditions that accommodate natural behaviors.
Pre-harvest Intervals
Specifies the minimum time interval between the application of allowed substances and crop harvest.
Handling and Processing of Organic Products
Prevention of commingling with non-organic products and protection from prohibited substance contamination.
The National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances
Defines synthetic substances allowed and natural substances prohibited in organic production.
Land Requirements
Land must have had no prohibited substances applied for three years before the harvest of an organic crop.
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