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Texas Department of Agriculture

The Texas Legislature established the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in 1907. The agency's key objectives are to promote production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. The agriculture commissioner oversees the agency and is elected every four years. The current commissioner, Todd Staples, was first elected in 2006 and re-elected to a second term in 2010.

TDA is a diversified state agency that provides value-added services through our regulatory and marketing and initiatives. TDA is headquartered in Austin and has five regional service offices, two sub-offices, three laboratories and five livestock export facilities.

Mission:

TDA’s mission is to partner with all Texans to make Texas the nation's leader in agriculture, fortify our economy, empower rural communities, promote healthy lifestyles, and cultivate winning strategies for rural, suburban and urban Texas through exceptional service and the common threads of agriculture in our daily lives.

Mailing Address:                

P.O. Box 12847
Austin TX 78711-2847
 
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  • HANDLING
  • LIVESTOCK

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P.O. Box 12847
Austin, Texas  78711
Phone: 512-936-4178
Toll Free: (800) 835-5832


 

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Organic Certification Handbook

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All producers and handlers of organic products must be certified, unless they meet the criteria to be exempt or excluded from certification under the NOP Regulations. Exempt or excluded producers and handlers may choose to obtain certification due to market demands, or to increase consumer confidence in their products. Use this guide to help determine what it takes to get certified in Texas.



 

Texas Organic Certification Forms

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What forms should I complete to apply for Organic Certification? This document will direct you to the necessary forms and instructions to start the organic certification process in Texas.



 

Young Farmer Grant Program - Grantee Guidance

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Grantee Requirements & Processes



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