CERTIFIER: Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)

WEB SITE	www.texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms/Organics.aspx
NOP INFORMATION	organic.ams.usda.gov/integrity/CP/CertifierProfilePage.aspx?cid=77
HEADQUARTERS	Austin, TX
US CERTIFIED OPERATION LOCATIONS	NM, OK, TX, WA
ACCREDITED SCOPES	CROPS, HANDLING, LIVESTOCK

Criteria	Comments
Hydroponic Details	Unconfirmed
Material Review	Unconfirmed
Fee Structure	See website for more information.
Inspectors	History of not having enough trained reviewers on staff.
Imports	Unconfirmed
Farm Sizes	Certifies at least some large “factory farms.”
Outdoor Access for Poultry	Unconfirmed
Pasture Access	Certifies factory-dairy operations with improper pasture use.
Livestock Alterations	Unconfirmed
Origin of Livestock	Certifies factory dairy that likely cycle conventional livestock in and out of the organic marketplace.
Antibiotics in Livestock	Unconfirmed
Inspections	Has a history of non-compliance concerning proper inspection.
Residue Testing	Unconfirmed
Producer Support Services	Unconfirmed

Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)