Organic Hemp IPM Resources

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Pesticide Guidelines​

CDA: USDA-NOP

Under the National Organic Program (NOP), products sold as organic in the United States must be certified by a USDA-NOP accredited certification agency. In Colorado, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) serves as accredited certifcation agency for producers and processors.

Visit their page to learn more about USDA-NOP regulations and the process for becoming certified organic in Colorado.

Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI)

OMRI is an independent, non-profit organization that reviews and maintains a list of products, such as fertilizers and pesticides, that are compliant with organic standards. 

​Visit their page to browse OMRI Listed products.

CDA: Pesticide Use in Cannabis Production

The CDA maintains a list of pesticides Colorado cannabis growers are legally permitted to use in the productions of cannabis, in accordance with the Pesticide Applicators' Act.

Visit their page to view their most up-to-date list, or to sign up for their email alerts when new products are added.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Since 2019, the EPA has approved and registered over 49 products for use in hemp, primarily including biopesticides. 

Visit their page to explore the most up-to-date list of products.