Memberships

Membership Programs and Approved Materials List Update

Beginning in 2027, PCO will sunset its Membership Programs and will no longer publish or sell its annual Approved Materials List.

This change will allow PCO to focus its resources and expertise on our core certification work, including the material review services that support the organic integrity of the operations we certify. By focusing on these essential services, we can keep improving how timely, consistent, and high-quality our certification services are.

PCO will honor all existing 2026 Membership contracts through December 31, 2026.

We will also continue to provide material review services. Material review requests must be submitted by PCO-certified clients or applicants for products they plan to use in their organic operation.

We appreciate the organic community’s support of PCO’s Membership Programs and Approved Materials List over the years and are grateful for the role these programs have played in supporting the organic community.

Curious about our Material Review program? Head to this link to learn more.

Membership Levels

PCO membership is an excellent opportunity for individuals and businesses to support organic food and farming and be a part of our community working to build a brighter food future. There are three different membership types, depending on your interests and needs. Please see the details below, and if you are not sure what membership you need, or would like to discuss the options in more detail, don’t hesitate to contact us. You can also find more details on our Membership Fee Schedule.

These memberships are separate from organic certification. For more information on PCO’s organic certification services, go here.

$110 annually
Advocate membership is a general membership for anyone who believes in the work of PCO and wants to support the integrity of the organic industry. It’s for anyone who wants to stay informed with current news and events within PCO and the larger organic community.
Advocate Membership is designed for:
- Organic consumers
- Members of the public interested in organic agriculture
- Companies and consultants who may work in related fields
$1050 or $3.75 per operation certified (whichever is greater)
ACA Materials List Recognition Service Membership is specifically designed for other USDA NOP Accredited Certification Agencies who would like access to PCO’s input material review and approvals.
$1050 annually
Business membership is primarily for those selling and marketing input material products to organic farmers and processors. Inputs are the materials used on organic operations (e.g., fertilizers, pest control products, livestock healthcare materials, food additives, processing aids, cleaners/sanitizers, etc.).
- Business Membership is designed for:
  - Input manufacturers who want to get their products approved by PCO for use by certified organic operations.
  - Input sales staff who want to sell input materials to certified organic clients.
  - Organic consultants or other professionals who want to know more about specific inputs allowed for organic use.
  - Non-PCO-certified operations that want access to PCO’s approved input list.