The USDA National Organic Program sets nationwide organic standards. California additionally operates authorized programs through CDFA—including the California State Organic Program for enforcement coordination and the OIM program for registered organic fertilizing materials.
1st Choice Fertilizer orients customer education around that sequence: federal rules define organic production expectations; California programs add the state’s fertilizing-material and enforcement infrastructure.
Growers should always confirm allowed inputs with their certifier against the product label and any CDFA registration identifiers applicable to the SKU they purchase.
This article is educational only and does not replace label directions or certifier determinations.