This resource lists the most common certifiers of the NW region and provides links to find all accredited certifiers through the Organic Integrity Database.
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HOW TO CHOOSE A CERTIFIER
Listed here are the most common certifiers in the NW region states (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon
Washington, Wyoming). Not all certifiers who service the NW region states are listed here. Access the
Organic Integrity Database to find all certifiers that certify in the northwest region states: Organic
Integrity Database Certifier Locator
Certifier Name
Washington State
Department of Agriculture
(WSDA)
Services Offered
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Certify all scopes
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Certify in these NW Region States:
Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
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Additional Certifications:
Certified Transitional
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Certify all scopes
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Certify in these NW Region States:
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon,
Washington, Wyoming
Contact information
Phone: 360-902-1805
Email: organic@agr.wa.gov
Website:
agr.wa.gov/departments/organic
Phone: 503-378-0690
Email: organic@tilth.org
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Additional Certifications: Certified
Transitional, Personal Care Products,
Fiber and Textiles (GOTS), Salmon Safe,
Bee-Better, OPT Grass Fed Organic
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Certify all scopes
Phone: 406- 444-9421
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Certify in these NW Region States:
Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
Email: agrorganic@mt.gov
Oregon Tilth
(OTCO)
Montana Department of
Agriculture (MTDA)
Website: tilth.org
Website: agr.mt.gov/Organic-Program
Phone: 208-332-8680
Idaho State Department of
Agriculture (ISDA)
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Certify all scopes
Email: organics@isda.idaho.gov
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Certify in these NW Region States:
Idaho, Washington, Wyoming
Website:
agri.idaho.gov/main/about/aboutisda/ag-inspections/organiccertification-program
Certifier Name
Services Offered
Contact information
Phone: 503-986-4620
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Certify Crops and Handling Scopes
Email: certification@oda.state.or.us
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Certify in these NW Region States:
Oregon and Washington
Website:
oregon.gov/oda/programs/MarketAc
cess/MACertification/Pages/National
OrganicProgram
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Certify all scopes
Phone: 937-593-1232
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Certify in these NW Region States:
Montana and Wyoming
Email: goaorg@centurylink.net
Oregon Department of
Agriculture (ODA)
Global Organic Alliance
(GOA)
Website: goa-online.org
Criteria for choosing a certifier:
1. Do they certify in your state?
Use the Organic Integrity Database Certifier Locator to see locations where each certification agency
certifies. Choosing a certifier that serves other operations nearby can help to reduce certification fees.
2. Do they certify your scopes?
Scopes include crop, livestock, wild crop, and handling. Not all certification agencies are accredited to
certify all scopes, use the Organic Integrity Database Certifier Locator to view accredited scopes by
certifier.
3. What is the certifiers fee schedule?
Fees vary by certifier, go to the certifier’s website, or contact them directly to learn about their fees. All
certifiers must make their fee schedule available to the public.
4. Do they offer additional services?
If you need additional certifications or want to use educational services, research the certifier to see
what they offer. Many certifiers offer a transitional certificate, international programs, and educational
services to help you through the certification process.
NW TOPP does not endorse or favor any particular certifier over another; the information provided in this
document is solely intended for educational purposes.