Certifying Ruminant Livestock

The forms below are for reference and educational purposes only. Please do not download and complete these forms. We encourage all producers to apply and renew using our paperless online system, or if you need a paper application, our office will send it to you. Contact us at certification@mofga.org or (207)-568-6030.

Note:  If you intend to certify an organic dairy herd, please contact the MCS office and ask to speak with a dairy specialist.  We will guide you through the forms you need after we discuss the requirements and the different ways to achieve a certified organic dairy herd.

1. Producer Information
2. Ruminant Livestock Supplement Use this form if you are certifying dairy animals and/or ruminant slaughter stock including beef, sheep, or goats.  Dairy applicants – please call 568-6030 or email certification@mofga.org prior to completing your application. 
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 Use Form
8. Landowner Affidavit
9. Organic Producer Endorsement
10. Fee Schedule
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. Find record keeping requirements specific to dairies 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.

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

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