This document provides organic orchard, vineyard, and berry crop documentation forms for farmers to record information required to demonstrate compliance with the USDA National Organic Program. The forms include logs for recording activities, inputs, and monitoring for individual blocks of perennial crops. They are intended to help farmers keep organized records of practices used to produce organic fruits and berries.
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2. • Gail Hardy, NCAT, Fayetteville, AR ment monitoring of insect pests, diseases, and
• Keith Jones, Director of Program Development, weeds in your orchard or vineyard. Monitor-
National Organic Program ing procedures are required to justify the use
• Mark Keating, Agricultural Marketing Service, of most biological, botanical, and allowed syn-
USDA, Washington, DC thetic pesticides.
• Rose Koenig, Rosie’s Organic Farm and NOSB, I. Harvest Record – use to record your organic
Gainesville, FL and buffer zone harvest information.
• Nick Maravell, Nick’s Organic Farm, Potomac, J. On-Farm Cooler / Cold Storage Record for
MD Organic Crops – use to record details of your
• Nancy Matheson, NCAT, Helena, MT on-farm refrigerated storage in organic-only
• Teresa Maurer, NCAT, Fayetteville, AR farming operations.
• Miles McEvoy, Washington State Department K. On-Farm Cooler / Cold Storage Record for
of Agriculture, Olympia, WA SPLIT Operations – use to record details of
• Jim Riddle, Organic Independents and NOSB, your on-farm refrigerated storage of organic,
Winona, MN transitional, and conventional crops.
• Maria Rosmann, Rosmann Family Farms, L. Off-Farm Cooler / Cold Storage Record for
Harlan, IA Organic Crops – use to monitor off-farm re-
• Kelly Shea, Director of Organic Agriculture, frigerated storage of organic crops.
Horizon Organic, Penrose, CO M. Storage Pest Inputs – use for recording pest
• Francis Thicke, Radiance Dairy, Fairfield, IA control activities and inputs in your crop stor-
• Ann Wells, NCAT, Fayetteville, AR age units.
N. Equipment Cleanout Log – use to record
This set of documentation forms contains the cleanout activities of farm equipment.
following: O. Equipment Settings Record – use to record set-
A. Orchard / Vineyard Activity Log – use to tings and adjustments for your orchard or vine-
record all practices and equipment used for yard equipment, for your convenience and in-
each block of perennial fruits, nuts, and ber- creased efficiency year to year.
ries. P. Sales Record – use to record sales of farm pro-
B. Orchard / Vineyard Inputs Log – use to record duction.
all materials, cover crop seeds, etc., used for Q. Compost Production Record – use to document
each block of perennial fruits, nuts, and ber- your compost production methods in order to
ries. meet National Organic Program regulations.
C. Orchard / Vineyard Establishment Year Log These forms may be copied and distributed
– use to record all activities and inputs during freely. They may be downloaded from the ATTRA
the establishment year for each block of pe- website at <http://attra.ncat.org>. Additional
rennial fruits, nuts, and berries. hardcopies can also be obtained by writing ATTRA
D. Planting Stock Record – use to document at P.O. Box 3657, Fayetteville, AR 72702, or by call-
source, treatment, and other information on ing 1-800-346-9140.
planting stock used.
E. Cover Crop Seed Record – use to document By George Kuepper, NCAT Agriculture Special-
source, treatment, and other information on ist and Lisa Cone, Waterfall Hollow Farm,
cover crop seed used. Berryville, AR
F. Organic Planting Stock and Seed Search
Formatted by Gail M. Hardy
Record – use to demonstrate attempts made to
locate an organic source when non-organic September 2003
planting stock or seed is used.
G. Fertility / Soil Monitoring Log – use to docu- The Electronic version of Organic Orchard,
ment monitoring of soil fertility and soil ero- Vineyard, and Berry Documentation Forms is
sion in your orchard or vineyard. Monitoring located at
procedures are required to justify the use of PDF
most micronutrient fertilizers. http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/
orchardforms.pdf
H. Pest / Weed Monitoring Log – use to docu-
PAGE 2 ORGANIC ORCHARD, VINEYARD, AND BERRY CROP DOCUMENTATION FORMS
3. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140
Orchard /Vineyard/Berry Activity Log
A record of the practices and equipment you use for each block of perennial fruits, nuts, and berries.
Farm Name or Unit: Block ID: Acres: Establishment Year:
DORMANT SEASON ACTIVITIES: Record of spraying, manuring, pruning, etc.
Date Activity Date Activity
RE-PLANTING: Record of replacement plantings.
Number of Trees / Bushes / Canes
Date Crop / Variety Re-Planted Re-Planted
Additional notes and observations:
3A Orchard-Vineyard-Berry Activity Log May be copied and distributed as needed.
4. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140
GROWING SEASON ACTIVITIES: Record of mulching, mowing, spraying, fertilization, irrigation, etc.
Describe tree/bush/cane condition as excellent, good, average, or poor.
Record harvest information on a separate Harvest Record form.
Date Activity / Equipment Tree / Bush / Cane Condition
POST-HARVEST FIELD ACTIVITIES: e.g. planting of cover crops, manuring, orchard sanitation, etc.
Date Activity Date Activity
Additional notes and observations:
3A Orchard-Vineyard-Berry Activity Log May be copied and distributed as needed.
5. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140
Orchard /Vineyard/Berry Inputs Log
A record of the materials you use for each block of perennial fruits, nuts, and berries.
Farm Name or Unit: Block ID: Acres: Establishment Year:
DORMANT SEASON INPUTS: Record of pest control materials, manures, cover crop seed, etc.
Material Applied / Method of
Date Brand or Source Purpose Rate / Amount Application
Additional notes and observations:
RE-PLANTING INPUTS: Record of fertilizers/soil amendments, pest control treatments, etc.
Material Applied / Method of
Date Brand or Source Purpose Rate / Amount Application
Additional notes and observations:
3B Orchard-Vineyard-Berry Inputs Log May be copied and distributed as needed.
6. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140
GROWING SEASON INPUTS: Record of fertilizers, pest control materials, etc. Record pest, disease, and
weed monitoring results in a separate Pest Monitoring Log.
Material Applied / Method of
Date Brand or Source Purpose Rate / Amount Application
Notes and observations:
HARVEST/POST-HARVEST INPUTS:
Material Applied / Method of
Date Brand or Source Purpose Rate/Amount Application
3B Orchard-Vineyard-Berry Inputs Log May be copied and distributed as needed.
7. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140
Orchard /Vineyard/Berry Establishment Year Log
A record of the practices, equipment, and inputs you use for each block of
perennial fruits, nuts, and berries during the establishment year.
Farm Name or Unit: Block ID: Acres: Establishment Year:
PLANTING:
Number of Trees / Bushes / Canes
Date Crop / Variety Planted Planted
ACTIVITIES: Record of soil preparation, planting, pruning, etc.
Date Activity Date Activity
INPUTS: Record of fertilizers/soil amendments, pest control materials, manures, cover crop seed, etc.
Material Applied / Rate /
Date Brand or Source Purpose Amount Method of Application
Additional notes and observations:
3C Orchard-Vineyard-Berry Establishment Year Log May be copied and distributed as needed.
8. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140.
Planting Stock Record
A record of planting stock you purchased for use in organic production.
Space is provided to record whether planting stock is certified organic (O), untreated non-organic (U), or produced on-farm
organic (F); to list any treatments* used; and to note non-GMO verification analysis, if available. Remember that if you use
non-organic planting stock, you must document your search for the organic equivalent.
Farm Name or Unit: ________________________________________________ Crop Year: _____________
Confirmation of
Planting Stock Information Code Treatment*
non-GMO status?
Plant Type Variety Supplier Lot # (O,U,F) Type/Brand
(non-organic only)
* "Treatment" refers to natural and synthetic substances included on the National List ONLY.
3D Planting Stock Record May be copied and distributed as required.
9. Organic Farm Documentation Forms Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140
Cover Crop Seed Record
A record of cover crop seed you purchased for use in organic production.
Space is provided to record whether seeds are certified organic (O), untreated non-organic (U), or produced on-farm organic
(F); to list seed treatments* used; and to note non-GMO verification analysis, if available. Remember that if you use non-
organic seeds, you must document your search for the organic equivalent.
Farm Name or Unit: ________________________________________________ Crop Year: _____________
Confirmation of
Seed and Planting Stock Information Code Treatment*
non-GMO status?
Crop Variety Supplier Lot # (O,U,F) Type/Brand
(non-organic only)
* "Treatment" refers to natural and synthetic substances included on the National List ONLY.
3E Cover Crop Seed Record May be copied and distributed as required.
10. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140.
Organic Planting Stock and Seed Search Record
Producers may use non-organic stock and cover crop seed only when the organic equivalent is not commercially available.
Use this form to document companies and individuals you contacted in your search for organic stock and seed.
Farm Name or Unit: Crop Year:
Plant Type/Variety Required:
Date Company Name Contact Information Outcome of Inquiry
Plant Type/Variety Required:
Date Company Name Contact Information Outcome of Inquiry
Plant Type/Variety Required:
Date Company Name Contact Information Outcome of Inquiry
Plant Type/Variety Required:
Date Company Name Contact Information Outcome of Inquiry
Plant Type/Variety Required:
Date Company Name Contact Information Outcome of Inquiry
3F Planting Stock & Seed Search May be copied and distributed as needed.
11. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140.
Fertility / Soil Monitoring Log
Farm Name or Unit: Field ID: Acres: Crop: Year:
Date of most recent soil test:
When compared with previous soil tests, are your nutrient levels (circle):
P (phosphorus) decreasing stable increasing excessive not tested
K (potassium) decreasing stable increasing excessive not tested
Ca (calcium) decreasing stable increasing excessive not tested
Mg (magnesium) decreasing stable increasing excessive not tested
S (sulfur) decreasing stable increasing excessive not tested
Na (sodium) decreasing stable increasing excessive not tested
B (boron) decreasing stable increasing excessive not tested
Cu (copper) decreasing stable increasing excessive not tested
Mo (molybdenum) decreasing stable increasing excessive not tested
Zn (zinc) decreasing stable increasing excessive not tested
Mn (manganese) decreasing stable increasing excessive not tested
Fe (iron) decreasing stable increasing excessive not tested
Organic matter /
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Humus levels decreasing stable increasing not tested
within or approaching out of or moving away
pH is:
desired range from desired range
Crop Monitoring:
Are there visible signs of nutrient stress? No Yes
Erosion Monitoring:
Is there evidence of wind and/or water erosion? No Yes
Additional Notes on Soil and Crop Monitoring:
3G Orchard-Vineyard-Berry Soils Monitoring Log May be copied and distributed as needed.
12. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140.
Pest / Weed Monitoring Log
Farm Name or Unit: Block ID: Acres: Crop: Year:
Pest Monitoring: List date, type of insect or pest, and assessment of crop damage you observed.
Damage
Insect/Pest
Assessment
Date (note monitoring method Type of crop damage
(Low, Medium,
if desired)
High)
Disease Monitoring: List date, type or description of disease, and assessment of damage.
Damage
Assessment
Date Disease Type of crop damage
(Low, Medium,
High)
Weed Monitoring: List date, name/description of problem weed, and assessment of weed pressure.
Weed Pressure
Date Weed (Low, Medium,
High)
3H Orchard-Vineyard-Berry Pest Monitoring Log May be copied and distributed as needed.
13. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140.
Harvest Record for Organic Operations
A record of your organic crops harvest for the entire year.
Farm Name or Unit: _________________________________________________ Crop Year: ___________
Harvest Block Quantity / Where Stored
Organic Crop
Date I.D. Quality or Sold
3I Harvest Record May be copied and distributed as needed.
14. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140.
Buffer Zone Harvest Record for Organic Operations
A record of your buffer crops harvest for the entire year.
Farm Name or Unit: _________________________________________________ Crop Year: ___________
Harvest Block Quantity / Where
Buffer Crop
Date I.D. Quality Stored/Sold/Used
3I Harvest Record May be copied and distributed as needed.
15. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140.
ON -Farm Cooler / Cold Storage Record for Organic Crops
A record of your on-farm cold storage of organic and buffer zone crops.
Farm Name or Unit:
Cold Storage Unit: Capacity: Crop Year:
Quantity Block Organic / Lot # Quantity Cleanout Cleanout
Date Crop
In I.D. Buffer Assigned Out Date By*
* Person who conducts the cleanout should sign or initial.
3J On-Farm Org. Cooler Storage May be copied and distributed as needed.
16. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140.
ON -Farm Cooler / Cold Storage Record for SPLIT Operations
A record of your on-farm cold storage of Organic, Transitional, and Conventional crops
in common areas.
Farm Name or Unit:
Cold Storage Unit: Capacity: Crop Year:
Organic /
Quantity Block Lot # Quantity Cleanout Cleanout
Date Crop Trans. /
In I.D. Assigned Out Date By*
Conv.
* Person who conducts the cleanout should sign or initial.
3K On-Farm Split Cooler Storage May be copied and distributed as needed.
17. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140.
OFF -Farm Cooler / Cold Storage Record for Organic Crops
A record of your off-farm cold storage of organic crops.
Farm Name or Unit:
Storage Facility
Name: Location: Certified Organic?
Cold Storage Unit: Capacity: Crop Year:
Quantity Block Lot # Quantity Cleanout Cleanout
Date Crop
In I.D. Assigned Out Date By*
* Person who conducts the cleanout should sign or initial.
3L Off-farm Org. Cooler Storage May be copied and distributed as needed.
18. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140.
Pest Control Activities and Inputs for Organic Crop Storage
A record of the actions and materials you use to prevent/control pests in stored organic crops.
Farm Name or Unit: Crop Year:
Storage Unit I.D.: Location (if off-farm):
Date Pest Control Activity / Input By Whom*
* Person who conducts the pest control should sign or initial.
3M Storage Pest Inputs May be copied and distributed as needed.
19. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140.
Equipment Cleanout Log
This sheet should be kept on or near the equipment.
Machine or Piece of Equipment: Crop Year:
Cleanout Performed
Condition of Equipment
Cleanout Date By as per Protocols*?
note any repairs or maintenance needed
Y/N
* "Protocols" are the routine, step-by-step procedures established to make certain that equipment is properly and completely cleaned
each and every time cleaning is required.
3N Equipment Cleanout Log May be copied and distributed as needed.
20. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140.
Equipment Settings and Adjustments for Orchard /Vineyard/Berry Operations
Farm Name or Unit: Crop Year:
Machine or
Crop Settings Notes
Piece of Equipment
3O Equipment Settings May be copied and distributed as needed.
21. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140.
Sales Record
Farm Name or Unit: Crop Year:
Sold as Balance
Date Crop Storage Lot Organic Quantity Price per Total of Crop
Buyer
of Sale Sold Unit I.D. # or Sold Unit Price Remain-
Conv. ing
3P Sales Record May be copied and distributed as needed.
22. Organic Farm Documentation Series Provided courtesy of NCAT's ATTRA Project, 1-800-346-9140.
Compost Production Record
A record of on-farm compost production practices.
Farm Name or Unit: Production Year:
Compost Pile, Windrow, or Unit I.D.: Date Started:
Compost Production Method Used:
Feedstocks Used (including inoculants): Estimated C/N Ratio:
Dates Temperature Turned?
3Q Compost Production Record May be copied and distributed as needed.