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Describe and list expected date of organic production
New Applicants: 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. 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. Late fees do not apply to new operations.

Certified Operations Renewing Certification with OEFFA: OEFFA’s handler certification application fee is determined by your operation’s gross sales from organic products and services in 2023. This fee is due with the OSP for Handlers. The deadline for Group A renewing operations is March 31, 2024 and September 1, 2024 for Group B.

Inspection fees and expenses are additional and will be billed after the inspection. Your inspector will contact you to discuss these fees before your inspection. The inspection fee is determined by the complexity of your operation, the number of sites the inspector must visit, the length of the inspection, and the travel expenses incurred by the inspector. Inspection fees typically range from $250 to $1,000.

E-mail new label proofs for currently certified products to organic@oeffa.org

Application Fee


Organic Gross Sales will be verified at inspection. Certified operations may apply to their appropriate state agency for organic certification cost-share reimbursement.
New Applicants – fees are based on projected gross sales from organic products and services for your first 12 months of Organic certification
Application Fee $750
(Cost after Reimbursement $0)
Application Fee $1,400
(Cost after Reimbursement $650)
Application Fee $2,550
(Cost after Reimbursement $1,850)
Application Fee $3,750
(Cost after Reimbursement $3,000)
Application Fee $5,000
(Cost after Reimbursement $4,250)
Application Fee $6,250
(Cost after Reimbursement $5,500)
Application Fee $7,750
(Cost after Reimbursement $7,000)
Application Fee $9,250
(Cost after Reimbursement $8,500)
Application Fee $12,250
(Cost after Reimbursement $11,500)

Separate Facility Fee

If you have separate facility sites (already certified or new) other than your primary address, include the separate facility fee of $250 per additional location.

International Equivalency Fee

If you are requesting international equivalency listed on your certificate or plan to export organic products to other countries, include the International Equivalency fee. International Equivalencies requests – $150 flat fee

Rush Requests


Rush Tier 1 – OEFFA will assign an inspector as soon as possible after the receipt of the complete OSP and payment; inspector will submit report within 2 business days of inspection; we will notify the operator of compliance issues or issue a certificate within 5 business days after the inspection report is received. Certification is not guaranteed.



Rush Tier 2 – We will make every effort to complete the process in less than 90 days. Certification is not guaranteed.

* Rush service is required if you are submitting a request to add something new to your certificate that requires inspection (new facility product type, equipment, etc.) if that request is received less than 60 days prior to the requested certification/approval date. 

Grass-fed Certification

If you would like to Add grass-fed certification

Voluntary Contribution

Voluntary contributions help OEFFA keep our fees accessible to smaller and beginning organic farms and handlers. A contribution of any amount is greatly appreciated.
Credit Card payments encure a 3% recovery charge, plus .15 cents.
Debit Cards payments are not charged additional fees.
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