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For how long is my organic certificate valid?

Last Updated: October 27, 2008

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Once your farm or ranch becomes certified, your organic certificate remains valid until you voluntarily surrender your certification or your certification is suspended or revoked by the certifying agent, the State Organic Program, or the USDA. On an annual basis, you must update your Organic Plan, pay certification fees, and be inspected. Failure to do so will lead your certifier to propose suspension or revocation of your certificate.

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