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Washington State Department of Agriculture Organic Program PO Box 42560, 1111 Washington St SE Olympia, WA 98504-2560 WSDA Organic Program NOP Certified Organic Operations: Producers Brownfield Orchard LLC Certification Number: 1 Mike Brownfield County: Chelan 527 Brownfield Canyon LN Organic Acres: 44.30 Chelan, Washington 98816 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears Organic products: Other Agricultural Products (Industrial Hemp) Certified by WSDA since: 1988 Stormy Mountain Ranch, Inc. Certification Number: 2 Ray Fuller County: Chelan PO Box 1437 Organic Acres: 100.55 Chelan, Washington 98816 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Apples, Cherries, Pears Certified by WSDA since: 1988 High Mountain Farm Certification Number: 13 John Marcille County: Okanogan 1650 Hwy 7 Organic Acres: 130.00 Oroville, Washington 98844 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Alfalfa (Hay), Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Cherries, Garlic, Grass (Hay), Mixed Herbs, Mixed Vegetables, Pears, Plums, Prunes, Raspberries, Strawberries Certified by WSDA since: 2005 Sunrise Farm Certification Number: 17 Shelby Alexander County: King 500 Chicago Ave Organic Acres: 7.00 Auburn, Washington 98001 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Blackberries, Blueberries, Prunes Organic products: Fruit and Vegetable Products (Frozen) Certified by WSDA since: 1988 WSDA Organic Program is accredited by USDA National Organic Program (NOP) to certify organic producers and handlers in compliance with the USDA National Organic Standards. This list of certified operations is current as of the date listed below. Certification decisions are ongoing and certification status can change. A copy of an organic certificate with a current issue date should be obtained as verification of continued compliance for any organically certified product. [email protected] (360) 902-1805 WSDA Organic Program: Certified Organic Producers | 7/9/2021 Page 1 of 219 Washington State Department of Agriculture Organic Program PO Box 42560, 1111 Washington St SE Olympia, WA 98504-2560 WSDA Organic Program NOP Certified Organic Operations: Producers Cascadian Farm Certification Number: 21 Timothy Colton County: Skagit PO Box 98 Organic Acres: 25.50 Rockport, Washington 98283 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Blueberries, Grass, Kiwis, Mixed Melons, Mixed Vegetables, Raspberries, Strawberries, Wheat Organic products: Fruit and Vegetable Products (Frozen) Certified by WSDA since: 1988 Stoney Plains Organic Farm Certification Number: 32 Patrick Meyer County: Thurston 3808 163rd Avenue Southwest Organic Acres: 23.00 Tenino, Washington 98589 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Apples, Beans, Mixed Herbs, Mixed Vegetables, Mixed Vegetables (Seedlings), Nectarines, Raspberries, Strawberries Certified by WSDA since: 1988 Cedarville Farm Certification Number: 36 Mike Finger County: Whatcom 3081 Goshen Rd Organic Acres: 8.50 Bellingham, Washington 98226 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Mixed Herbs, Mixed Vegetables, Sunflowers (Shoots) Certified by WSDA since: 1988 The Growing Garden LLC Certification Number: 37 Christopher Gonzales County: Whatcom 2332 E Hemmi Road Organic Acres: 7.00 Bellingham, Washington 98226 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Apples, Basil, Blueberries, Cherries, Figs, Mixed Herbs, Mixed Herbs (Seedlings), Mixed Vegetables, Mixed Vegetables (Seedlings), Peaches, Pears, Plums, Raspberries Certified by WSDA since: 1988 WSDA Organic Program is accredited by USDA National Organic Program (NOP) to certify organic producers and handlers in compliance with the USDA National Organic Standards. This list of certified operations is current as of the date listed below. Certification decisions are ongoing and certification status can change. A copy of an organic certificate with a current issue date should be obtained as verification of continued compliance for any organically certified product. [email protected] (360) 902-1805 WSDA Organic Program: Certified Organic Producers | 7/9/2021 Page 2 of 219 Washington State Department of Agriculture Organic Program PO Box 42560, 1111 Washington St SE Olympia, WA 98504-2560 WSDA Organic Program NOP Certified Organic Operations: Producers Twin Springs Farm Certification Number: 47 Robert Berryman County: Stevens 1744 Heidegger Rd Organic Acres: 20.00 Rice, Washington 99167 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Apples, Peaches, Pears, Plums Certified by WSDA since: 1988 Blue Heron Farm Certification Number: 51 Anne Schwartz County: Skagit 12179 State Route 530 Organic Acres: 13.60 Rockport, Washington 98283 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Apples, Blueberries, Figs, Grass (Pasture), Mixed Vegetables, Mixed Vegetables (Seedlings), Pears, Plums, Raspberries Certified by WSDA since: 1988 Gibbs Organic Produce Certification Number: 53 Grant Gibbs County: Chelan 11632 Freund Canyon Rd Organic Acres: 17.00 Leavenworth, Washington 98826 Scope(s): Crop Producer, Livestock Producer Organic crops: Alfalfa Grass Mix, Apples, Barley, Beans, Buckwheat, Cherries, Corn, Garlic (Seed), Grass, Lentils, Mixed Grain, Mixed Vegetables, Oats, Peaches, Pears, Rye, Shallots (Seed), Sunflowers, Triticale, Walnuts, Wheat Organic livestock: Chickens (Layers) Organic products: Eggs (Whole Eggs) Certified by WSDA since: 1988 Alamo Organic Orchards, LLC Certification Number: 67 Orlin Knutson County: Grant 4603 Scenic Drive Organic Acres: 205.00 Yakima, Washington 98908 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Apples, Cherries, Nectarines Certified by WSDA since: 1989 WSDA Organic Program is accredited by USDA National Organic Program (NOP) to certify organic producers and handlers in compliance with the USDA National Organic Standards. This list of certified operations is current as of the date listed below. Certification decisions are ongoing and certification status can change. A copy of an organic certificate with a current issue date should be obtained as verification of continued compliance for any organically certified product. [email protected] (360) 902-1805 WSDA Organic Program: Certified Organic Producers | 7/9/2021 Page 3 of 219 Washington State Department of Agriculture Organic Program PO Box 42560, 1111 Washington St SE Olympia, WA 98504-2560 WSDA Organic Program NOP Certified Organic Operations: Producers Ralph's Greenhouse, LLC Certification Number: 68 Ray deVries County: Skagit 16942 Calhoun Road Organic Acres: 297.00 Mount Vernon, Washington 98273 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Chard, Fennel, Flowers, Flowers (Planting Stock), Grass (Pasture), Kale, Leeks, Leeks (Seedlings), Parsnip, Radicchio, Radishes, Spinach Organic products: Vegetables (Carrots), Vegetables (Chard), Vegetables (Kale) Certified by WSDA since: 1989 China Bend Vineyards Certification Number: 69 Bart Alexander County: Stevens 3751 Vineyard Way Organic Acres: 7.50 Kettle Falls, Washington 99141 Scope(s): Crop Producer, Processor Organic crops: Blackberries, Cherries, Grapes, Raspberries Organic products: Alcohol (Wine) Certified by WSDA since: 1989 Parker Orchards Certification Number: 107 Sam Parker County: Chelan PO Box 368 Organic Acres: 15.00 Dryden, Washington 98821 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Pears Certified by WSDA since: 1989 WSDA Organic Program is accredited by USDA National Organic Program (NOP) to certify organic producers and handlers in compliance with the USDA National Organic Standards. This list of certified operations is current as of the date listed below. Certification decisions are ongoing and certification status can change. A copy of an organic certificate with a current issue date should be obtained as verification of continued compliance for any organically certified product. [email protected] (360) 902-1805 WSDA Organic Program: Certified Organic Producers | 7/9/2021 Page 4 of 219 Washington State Department of Agriculture Organic Program PO Box 42560, 1111 Washington St SE Olympia, WA 98504-2560 WSDA Organic Program NOP Certified Organic Operations: Producers Rent's Due Ranch Certification Number: 138 Andrew Davis County: Snohomish 2221 145st NW Organic Acres: 56.80 Marysville, Washington 98271 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn, Flowers (Seedlings), Kale, Lettuce, Mixed Herbs (Seedlings), Mixed Vegetables, Mixed Vegetables (Seedlings), Pumpkins, Squash, Strawberries, Zucchini Certified by WSDA since: 1989 G & D Wallace, Inc. dba Wallace Farms Certification Number: 142 Denise McDonald County: Skagit Po Box 569 Organic Acres: 199.00 Burlington, Washington 98233 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Barley, Grass, Potatoes Organic products: Vegetables (Potatoes) Certified by WSDA since: 1989 Emmanuel Enterprises Inc Certification Number: 147 Chet Dufault County: Benton P.O. Box 5 Organic Acres: 227.20 Plymouth, Washington 99346 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Apples, Blueberries, Cherries, Grapes Certified by WSDA since: 1989 Paul Madden Orchards Certification Number: 190 Paul Madden County: Okanogan 25770 Highway 97 Organic Acres: 43.50 Brewster, Washington 98812 Scope(s): Crop Producer Organic crops: Apples, Cherries Certified by WSDA since: 1990 WSDA Organic Program is accredited by USDA National Organic Program (NOP) to certify organic producers and handlers in compliance with the USDA National Organic Standards. This list of certified operations is current as of the date listed below. Certification decisions are ongoing and certification status can change. A copy
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