Certifying the organic community since 1996
Organic Certifiers is USDA-accredited and has been certifying the organic community since 1996. Our company was one of the first accredited by the USDA in early 2002.
-Our Roots-
The Siple Family
Organic Certifiers (OC) was established by the Siple family in Ventura County, California. Susan and Randolph Siple started OC from observing the frustrations of achieving certification. With the combination of their experience as organic farmers and private practice lawyers, Susan and Randolph knew they would make the perfect certification team. In 1996, they commenced OC and began certifying local organic farmers using a common sense approach.
-Our Accreditation-Â
USDA National Organic Program
In 2002, OC was one of the first certification agencies to become accredited to the USDA NOP (National Organic Program) standard. OC began to steadily grow and gain respect in the organic community. Today, OC has grown to be California’s 3rd largest certification agency. OC continues to approach organic certification with a focus on “sound and sensible” by offering reasonable information requests, quick response time, and forming one-on-one relationships between OC representatives and clients.
Did you know?
In December 2023, Organic Certifiers was acquired by FoodChain ID, a global leader in food safety, testing, and certification. FoodChain ID is committed to ensuring a safe and transparent global food supply chain, offering a comprehensive suite of services including certification, testing, regulatory compliance, product development, commodity safety, packaging assistance, consulting, and training. This partnership has strengthened Organic Certifier's position as a certifying body and enhances our ability to serve clients across the food and agriculture industries.
Learn more at foodchainid.com.
Management & Customer Success
Lianne Nunes
Director of Compliance, Development & Training
Our Team
Certification Specialists
Austin Hoefs
LEAD CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST - CROP
Administrative, Accounting & Support Staff
Colleen Yepez
Linda Brown-Sherk
Kelly Nelson
Our Contracted Inspectors
Nate Powell Palm
Ariel Russell
Bill Nord
Chaponica Trimmell
Charlie Heermans
Craig Woods
Cheryl Madden
Haley Bloss
Jill Thudium
Jim Beutecale
Kathy Horgan
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Lianne Nunes
Maile Woodhall
Melissa Rosero
Michael Barnaud
Peregrine Chase
Rachael Roditti
Sara Morton
Sarah Gibson
Stephanie Dehner
Steve Reeb
Valerie Bilbo