Fees and Deadlines

Renewing Grower/Producer Fees:

Postmarked by:	OH	IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, NY, PA, VA, WI, WV
Early Bird — March 15	$ 1,275	$1,450
Standard — April 15	$ 1,325	$ 1,500
May 15	$ 1,525	$ 1,700
June 15	$ 1,675	$ 1,850

OEFFA Producer & On-Farm Handlers Fee Sheet

(DUE WITH YOUR APPLICATION)

Fee Sheet for Producers 2024 - New Applicants

Fee Sheet for Producers 2024 - Renewing

New Applicants: The application deadline is April 15th, 2024 for new producers operating in the standard growing season. We may accept applications at any time during the year from producers who operate outside of the standard growing season such as maple syrup, greenhouse, mushroom, microgreen, or poultry operations. Producers who are certified by another certifier and looking to switch their certification to OEFFA may apply at any time. Please contact us if one of these applies to you.

Renewing Applicants: The Early Bird deadline for renewing producers is March 15, 2024. Have your application postmarked by this date to receive the best rate. The standard deadline is April 15, 2024. June 15, 2024 is the final deadline for renewing producer applications.

You are required to renew annually. The Certification staff will notify you before your renewal application is due.

Handler/Processor Fees:

2023 Organic Gross Sales	Application Fee
$ 50,000	$ 750
$ 50,000 – 249,999	$ 1,400
$ 250,000 – 499,999	$ 2,550
$ 500,000 – 699,999	$ 3,750
$ 700,000 – 899,999	$ 5,000
$ 900,000 – 2,499,999	$ 6,250
$ 2,500,000 – 4,999,999	$ 7,750
$ 5,000,000 – 9,999,999	$ 9,250
> $ 10,000,000	$ 12,250

Note: Inspection fees and expenses are additional and are billed separately.

OEFFA Handler/Processor Fee Sheet

(DUE WITH YOUR APPLICATION)

Fee Sheet for Handlers 2024 - Group A

Fee Sheet for Handlers 2024 - New Applicant

New Applicants – If you have never been certified, fees are based on projected gross sales from organic products and services for your first 12 months of organic certification. Organic handlers who operate their facility on a year-round basis may submit an Organic System Plan at any time during the year. Handlers who operate their facility on a seasonal basis must submit their Organic System Plan so that the initial inspection can occur when the facility is in operation. Late fees do not apply to new operations.

You are required to renew annually. The Certification staff will notify you before your renewal application is due.