Certifying Non-Ruminant Livestock

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Below are the forms required to certify organic non-ruminant livestock. Please read each one carefully.

  1. Producer Information
  2. Non-Ruminant Livestock Supplement   Use this form if you are certifying slaughter stock such as pigs or rabbits.  Management of these species do not require compliance with the organic pasture standard, which makes for a shorter form.
  3. Organic Farm Plan  Most livestock operations will also need to complete an organic farm plan because they grow livestock feed and/or manage crop land for pasture or forage.  If you are certifying other crops such as vegetables you may have already downloaded this from.  You only need to complete it once.  Be sure you also consider how you manage pasture, hay land and grain crops when you complete this form.
  4. Animal List
  5. Crop List
  6. Material List
  7. Field History Form
  8. Landowner Affidavit
  9. Organic Producer Endorsement
  10. Applicant Fees Form
  11. Explanation of Cost Share Programs

Buying, Selling and Transporting Organic Livestock (Please Read Here)

Please be sure to also read our guidance documents, all of which are located in our Practice Manual, which you can read online or download. You can learn more about record keeping for organic livestock production here. If you prefer, you can receive a paper copy in the mail, plus any forms you may need.  Call 568-6030 or email certification@mofga.org.

All of these forms with the exception of the non-ruminant livestock form can be completed online through our certification portal; please contact us directly to set up an account. You can also email a PDF of your application to: certification@mofga.org or you may mail your paper application to: MOFGA Certification, PO Box 170, Unity, ME 04988. Fees and a completed fee sheet must accompany your application.

Fees can be mailed in (checks payable to MOFGA Certification) or you can pay through our secure online portal.

If your livestock operation involves the growing of crops (hay, corn etc.) please be aware that we cannot issue a certificate for a crop after it is harvested. In these cases the application deadline will be the same as for crops applications – June 1, 2023.

Thank you for choosing MOFGA Certification Services.

If you are looking for certification information for other types of livestock, please click HERE.