Organic Certification Assistance

NOFA/Mass offers consulting for those who need help with their application for organic certification for crops, livestock, poultry, eggs, wild crops, mushrooms, sprouts, processed product and cranberries. If you are an importer of organic certified products, as of March 19, 2024, you need to be a certified handler, we can assist you with this process.

$60 / hour 

$30 / hour for members – Become a Member Today

Assistance fees may be waived with the participation of the Northeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program. This cooperative agreement is sponsored by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service and will continue through October 2026.

Read more about it on our website : Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).

Call Laura Davis, NOFA/Mass Organic Certification Assistance Coordinater 508-596-1651, [email protected]

Steps you’ll take: 

  1. Fill out the Soil Services Request Form and submit
    Briefly describe your technical support need
  2. Initial consultation
     A NOFA/Mass Soil Technical Assistance Provider will contact you to assess whether your request is a fit for our team
  3. Needs assessment
     If we can support your request, we’ll work with you to clarify your goals and develop a scope of work
  4. Custom plan and budget
    You’ll receive a proposal that outlines the deliverables, timeline, and estimated
  5. Ongoing Support
     We’ll assist with implementation, provide follow-up guidance, or help coordinate relevant resources as needed

Why Certify?

  • Become a part of the certified organic movement
  • Give customers even more confidence in your product
  • Bring in more profits while protecting the planet

Learn more

Questions? Email [email protected]