Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Organic Cost-Share Program Compliance
A checklist for Organic Cost-Share compliance, used by certified organic operations receiving certification cost-share to keep applications, agreements, records and reports in one place and confirm each rule with your FSA office.
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What is on this checklist
- Organic Cost-Share application and approval letter
- Signed agreement and any amendments
- Certification certificate on file
- Certification fee receipts
- Application form and dates
- Payment records from the agency
- Payment or reimbursement records
- Reporting dates on your calendar
- Agency contact name and phone
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA Farm Service Agency and USDA AMS.
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