Certifications & Partnerships
Our organic inputs meet strict certification standards and are distributed through trusted retail partners and agricultural suppliers committed to sustainable growing practices.
California leads with clear organic fertilizer oversight. CDFA’s Organic Input Material (OIM) program registers fertilizing materials for organic production under state law while aligning with USDA National Organic Program standards. Separately, CDFA’s California State Organic Program coordinates enforcement of federal organic rules in California with certifiers and county agricultural commissioners.
- CDFA Organic Input Material (OIM) registration where labeled on product
- CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program alignment for quality and label integrity
- USDA National Organic Program (federal organic standards California helps administer in-state)
Available at 1stchoicefertilizer.com and through authorized dealers and garden retailers nationwide.
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