Membership

PCO membership is an excellent opportunity for individuals and businesses to support organic food and farming and be a part of our community working to build a brighter food future. There are three different membership types, depending on your interests and needs. Please see the details below and if you are not sure what membership you need, or would like to discuss the options in more detail, don’t hesitate to contact us. You can also find more details on our Membership Fee Schedule.

These memberships are separate from organic certification. For more information on PCO’s organic certification services, go here.

$1000 annually

Business membership is primarily for those selling and marketing input material products to organic farmers and processors. Inputs are the materials used on organic operations (e.g. fertilizers, pest control products, livestock healthcare materials, food additives, processing aids, cleaners/sanitizers, etc.).

• Business Membership is designed for:
  • Input manufacturers who want to get their products approved by PCO for use by certified organic operations.
  • Input sales staff who want to sell input materials to certified organic clients.
  • Organic consultants or other professionals who want to know more about specific inputs allowed for organic use.
  • Non-PCO certified operations who want access to PCO’s approved input list.

$1000 or $3.50 per operation certified (whichever is greater)

ACA Materials List Recognition Service Membership is specifically designed for other USDA NOP Accredited Certification Agencies who would like access to PCO’s input material review and approvals.

$100 annually

Advocate membership is a general membership for anyone who believes in the work of PCO and wants to support the integrity of the organic industry. It’s for anyone who wants to stay informed with current news and events within PCO and the larger organic community.

Advocate Membership is designed for:

• Organic consumers
• Members of the public interested in organic agriculture
• Companies and consultants who may work in related fields