Forage certification process
- Submit a completed Weed Free Forage application at least 20 days prior to harvest. Each cutting will require a separate application and inspection.
- Applications should be emailed to Shannon.Coulombe@oda.oregon.gov
- The applicant will be contacted by ODA staff to set a date for a field inspection.
- After the inspection, a copy of the inspection report will be sent via email to the applicant.
- ODA will contact the twine provider, Continental Western Corporation (CWC) to confirm the eligibility of the grower to purchase twine for the inspected field. NAISMA twine is purple and yellow.
- Applicants should contact CWC for twine orders:
Gravel certification process
- Submit a completed Weed Free Gravel application via email to Shannon.Coulombe@oda.oregon.gov
- The responsible party will be contacted by ODA staff to set a date for an inspection.
- After the inspection, a copy of the inspection report will be sent via email to the applicant.
- Certification is good for one year.
Fees
- Inspection fees: $60.00 per hour (4 hour minimum) or $3.00 per acre, whichever is greater
- Mileage fees: Inspector's travel will be charged at the current official state mileage rate
- Application fee: $25 for each field, non-refundable
- Customers with ODA billing accounts will be invoiced.
Weed free forage & gravel providers
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