Certification

Thank you for your interest in Pennsylvania Certified Organic’s USDA-accredited certification program. PCO is a non-profit organization that educates and certifies organic operations based in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

• To learn more about organic certification, PCO’s certification program and how to apply, visit the Intro to Certification page.

• If you have any questions or would like more information about PCO’s certification program, complete the form on the Information Request page. We will send you a packet of information via postal mail or email as per your request.

• On the Education & Outreach page, you can find technical and production resources and guidance, as well as PCO educational events.
• The Organic Standards & Resources page offers information on the National Organic Program regulations and PCO policies.

• If you are currently a PCO certified operation and would like to download your renewal paperwork, access the online document database or complete an Inspector Evaluation, please visit the Certified Clients page.

If you wish to contact PCO directly and speak with a staff member, please visit the Contact Us page.