California Department of Food & Agriculture

01/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/22/2026 10:11

CDFA's Planting Seeds blog - CDFA State Organic Program collaborates with county agricultural inspectors across California

January 22, 2026

CDFA State Organic Program collaborates with county agricultural inspectors across California

CDFA's State Organic Program's (SOP) mission is to protect the organic label through education, outreach, and when necessary enforcement in California, under the authority of the USDA's National Organic Program. California is the only state in the nation with a USDA-approved State Organic Program.The SOP upholds state laws and USDA organic regulations by overseeing requirements for the production and handling of organic products within California as well as those entering the state. This includes partnering with counties to perform SOP inspections.

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CDFA's Mission: To safeguard a resilient food system and promote an equitable marketplace, cultivating a California grown food supply that is globally recognized for innovation, quality and sustainability.

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