Organic Farm Compliance Checklist
Ensure your organic farm meets all certification requirements with our comprehensive checklist. Stay compliant, maintain traceability, and streamline your organic practices-from soil health to record-keeping-with this essential tool for organic farm management.
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Record Keeping & Documentation
Ensuring accurate and complete records are maintained for organic production.
Date of Record Entry
Description of Activities Performed
Quantity of Organic Input Used (e.g., Compost, Manure)
Supporting Documents (e.g., Purchase Receipts)
Type of Record
Observer/Recorder Name
Date of Previous Record
Soil Health & Fertility
Verifying practices that promote healthy soil and fertility without synthetic inputs.
Last Soil Test Date
Soil Organic Matter (%)
Soil pH
Cover Crop Used (if applicable)
Description of Soil Amendments Used
Amount of Compost Applied (lbs/acre)
Tillage Method
Seed & Planting Stock
Confirming the use of certified organic seeds and planting stock.
Seed Source Certification
Seed Variety/Cultivar
Quantity of Seed Purchased (lbs/kg)
Date of Seed Purchase
Seed Purchase Invoice/Receipt
Seed Treatment (if any)
Notes on Seed Quality/Observations
Pest & Disease Management
Reviewing pest and disease control methods used, ensuring compliance with organic standards.
Primary Pest/Disease Observed?
If 'Other' specified, describe the pest/disease.
Control Method Used?
If 'Other' specified, describe the control method.
Quantity of Organic Pesticide Used (if applicable)
Date of Treatment
Affected Areas of Farm
Weed Control
Assessing weed management practices and materials used.
Last Hand Weeding Date
Approximate Weed Coverage (%)
Weed Control Methods Used (Select all that apply)
Details of Organic Herbicide Application (if applicable)
Photos of Weed Infestation (if needed)
Effectiveness of Current Weed Control Measures
Livestock Management (if applicable)
Checking livestock feed, health practices, and living conditions according to organic guidelines.
Last Veterinary Visit Date
Daily Feed Quantity (lbs/kg)
Feed Source
Justification for Non-Organic Feed (if applicable)
Health Checks Performed (Check all that apply)
Time of Morning Feeding
Water Consumption (gallons/liters)
Crop Production Practices
Evaluating overall crop production practices to ensure adherence to organic principles.
Last Cover Crop Planting Date
Crop Rotation Cycle Length (Years)
Tillage Method Used
Description of Crop Rotation Plan
Plant Density (Plants/Acre)
Organic Amendments Used (Select all that apply)
Last Field Inspection Date (for crop health)
Water Management
Reviewing water usage and irrigation practices.
Irrigation Water Volume (gallons)
Last Water Quality Test Date
Water pH Level
Water Source
Notes on Water Usage or Issues
Irrigation Method
Buffer Zones & Preventative Measures
Checking for adequate buffer zones to prevent contamination from non-organic fields.
Minimum Buffer Zone Width (feet)
Buffer Zone Vegetation Type
Description of Vegetation Type (if 'Other')
Proximity to Non-Organic Fields
Date of Last Buffer Zone Inspection
Notes on Buffer Zone Condition/Maintenance
Annual Inspections & Certification
Maintaining records of inspections and certification status.
Last Inspection Date
Certification Body
Certification Body Details (if 'Other' selected)
Inspection Score (if applicable)
Copy of Certification Document
Certification Expiration Date
Inspector Signature
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