Eligibility Process

Thank you for your dedication to sustainability!

Due Dates and Eligibility

• July 15 – Complete your inspections.
  • Please note applicants are subject to a late fee ($250-$500) for documentation received by the inspector after July 25, 2020.
• August 13 – Certification Advisory Committee (CAC) votes on eligibility.
• Late August – Notification of eligibility.
• September/October – After certification is finalized with the payment of fees, you will receive a certification letter, certificate, marketing materials, and property sign (new applicants).
• December 1 – Renew certification for 2020 (takes less than 5 minutes)
• December 15 - Vineyards submit 9.1.1 July to November Pesticide Use Reports and Chapter 14 Year End Water and Nitrogen Use Reports. Wineries submit 3.3.1 noise testing (every three years).
  • Please note applicants are subject to a late fee ($250-$500) for documentation received by the inspector after January 2, 2021.