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Organic Certification
The Division of Regulatory Services (formerly Bureau of Markets) is accredited by USDA to provide organic certification services to producers of organic food. Prospective certified producers must complete an annual application demonstrating adherence to the program's organic production standards. On-site inspection visits are conducted with random follow-up visits to verify compliance with the rules. Application and inspection fees are associated with this program. Offers promotional material, including farm signs and stickers displaying the NHDAMF Certified Farm logo design, for use in advertising and product packaging.
Standards and Grades
Inspections at points of production, distribution and sale are conducted to assure the quality of New Hampshire farm products in the marketplace. Personnel are licensed by the USDA Fruit and Vegetable Division to conduct shipping point inspections on apples destined for export. Controlled atmosphere apple storage facilities are registered and tested during the apple storage year. Through cooperative agreements with the USDA Poultry Division, packers of shell eggs are inspected quarterly and Poultry products purchased through the school lunch program are monitored for quality and safety.
Considerable emphasis is given to maintaining the quality of Maple Syrup and Apple Cider produced in the state through educational programs, inspection and testing. Sugarhouses and cider mills are visited regularly to review for proper grading, quality and packaging safety.
The Division of Regulatory Services (formerly Bureau of Markets) also administers the state laws relative to the labeling of farm products identified as "Native" or "Local," the Native Lumber Grading and Certification program and monitors farmland enrolled in the state's Agricultural Lands Preservation Program.
 Maple Producers Voluntary Registration Form
Maple Producers Voluntary Registration Instructions
Seal of Quality
A voluntary program that provides superior quality standards for farm products. Producers who subscribe to the program agree to maintain high quality standards verified by periodic visits by Division inspectors. Participating producers are permitted to use the NH Seal of Quality logo design in advertising and on product packaging. The Division of Regulatory Services (formerly Bureau of Markets) has developed standards for producers of Maple products, Apples, Cider, Eggs, Honey and Raspberries. Promotional materials including farm signs and stickers displaying the Seal of Quality logo design are made available to participants at cost.
Apply for the Seal of Quality
Seed
The New Hampshire Seed Law requires a license for seed labelers who distribute seed for planting purposes. The law requires seed packages to be labeled with information relative to germination and purity percentages. A list of weed seed species that are designated as either restricted or prohibited is established under the administrative rules of the program. Samples of seed are collected in the marketplace and tested for conformance with label guarantees.
Seed Labelers License Application
Division of Regulatory Services (formerly Bureau of Markets) homepage
For more information on Farm Products, visit the Laws and Rules page.
Visit the Contact Us page for the Division of Regulatory Services (formerly Bureau of Markets) contact information.
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