The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) Organic Program continues to GROW IN NEW MEXICO!
NMDA dedicates staff to support and promote the New Mexico organic industry. In doing so, services have transitioned from inspection and certification to organic education, marketing and development.
As of March 31, 2021, operations formerly certified by NMDA that have chosen to transition their organic certification to another certification agency will be listed in the Organic Integrity Database as “[—] Transitioning to New Certifier.” Please be sure to maintain your current certification until you have been granted certification by a new certifying agent.
To seach for organic products from New Mexico companies visit our Elevate New Mexico website.
Natural Products Expo West — Anaheim, California
NMDA hosts a New Mexico pavilion annually at the Natural Products Expo West, North America’s largest and most influential tradeshow for the natural, organic and healthy products industry. Held at the Anaheim Convention Center, the Natural Products Expo West show attracts national and international buyers from food service, distributors, retailers, and health practitioners. Natural Products Expo West is the ultimate showcase of natural & organic product innovations shaping the future of consumer-packaged goods (CPG). Cost-share opportunities are limited and offered on a first-come, first served basis. For further information, please email tastethetradition@nmda.nmsu.edu.
NMDA Organic Program staff is specially trained and certified with the:
- National Organic Program
- Accredited Certifiers Association
- International Organic Inspector Association
The NMDA team is happy to help through in-person, virtual or phone consultations. To learn about all things organic in New Mexico, fill out an organic consultation request form.
Some examples of organic consultation services may include:
- Becoming Certified Organic
- Certification Help and Information
- Organic Rules and Regulations
- Tools and Resources
- Marketing and Promotion
- Education and Outreach
NMDA can be of further assistance to operations through its paid subscriptions/memberships with various associations and affiliations:
- Accredited Certifiers Association (ACA)
- International Organic Inspection Association (IOIA)
- Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI)
- Organic Trade Association (OTA)
- Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO)
Additional Organic Producer Resources
- USDA National Organic Program, Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA NOP AMS)
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations for the National Organic Program (e-CFR Part 205)
- National Organic Program (NOP) Handbook
- USDA Organic Integrity Database
- USDA Certifier Locator
- Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI)
- Organic Trade Association (OTA)
- USDA Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP)
- USDA Transitional Production Plan
Please feel free to reach out with questions, concerns or suggestions on how we may assist you and the industry further. Email us at organic@nmda.nmsu.edu.