Rhode Island Certified Organic

The Rhode Island Certified Organic program is administered by the Plant Industry Section of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's Division of Agriculture and Resource Marketing. It certifies crop producers and handlers/processors in Rhode Island who meet established organic standards, providing official recognition that their products are grown and handled without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or other prohibited substances.

This certification is intended for farmers, growers, and agricultural product handlers based in Rhode Island who want to market their goods as certified organic. Achieving certification demonstrates compliance with organic production and handling practices and allows producers to label and sell their products as certified organic in accordance with applicable regulations.

For agricultural businesses deciding whether to pursue this program, it offers a state-level pathway to organic certification that can support access to organic markets and build consumer trust. Applicants should be prepared to document their production and handling practices and undergo a review process to verify compliance with organic standards.