Overview of the Certification Process

Online Application Form

Whether you are an existing member of NOOA or a New Applicant: click the link to our online application. *New Applicants please contacts us prior to beginning your application**  We are always happy to help! (Paper copies of the application are also available upon request)

Downloadable Application Form

Producers Appendix 1 – Farm Map Appendix 3 – Transition Plan Appendix 4 – Input Record Appendix 9 – Handling Plan	Processors Record K – Simple on farm processing Organic Product Profile Sheet
Common Records Record A – Site Identification Record B – Land Use History Record E – Equipment Cleaning Record I – Inputs Record ON – On-site Storage Record SC – Supplier Certificates Tracking	Crops Record D – Seed and Planting Stock Record D1 – Seed/ Stock Commercial Availability
Livestock Record LN – New Livestock Record LS – Livestock Snapshot Record LI -Livestock Inputs	Preparation Record OPP – Organic Product Profile
Declarations Declaration AI – Agricultural Input Declaration B1 – Land Use History Declaration B2 – Adjacent Land Use	Declaration C – Off-Farm Compost Input Declaration D – Poultry Purchase Declaration E – Entry to CO Areas Declaration M – Manure Input Declaration OF – Off-site Storage Declaration T – Clean Truck

Are You Transferring From Another Certifier?
File Transfer Form

2023 Fee Schedule and Application Deadline

Please note that applications are due in by March 1st, 2023*

This years fees will be due by March 17th 2023, two weeks following the AGM.*

Failure to pay fees by the deadline (March 17th, 2023) will result in a late fee.

*This does not apply to new applicants, applying later in the season.

Payments can be submitted via

Cheque:
mailed to NOOA’s office 4834 Cedar Hill Road, Falkland BC V0E 1W1

E-transfer:
northorganics@gmail.com

For the NOOA 2023 Fee Schedule Click Here

 

** Please note the following changes that will be effective in 2019 **

These changes came about to clarify the process, as well as to keep costs down for the whole group (the reason many of us are not paying the full cost of the inspection is because of extensive coordination — this is only possible when everyone is on time with applications and payment).
– An earlier application deadline
– A higher late fee
– Paying full inspection fee if payment is late
– The applicant’s status will be changed to “Not in Good Standing”
– The applicant’s certificate will not be issued until they are a member in good standing

Fees include Associate Memberships for only $40 per year. Membership includes:
– a subscription to the quarterly publication, BC Organic Grower,
– access to a members list serve to share information, questions & resources,
– information about events, farm tours & workshops