Certified Livestock Producer Program
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture developed the Certified Livestock Producer Program as a way to recognize livestock farmers that go above and beyond in their farm practices and procedures. This voluntary program will recognize farmers that are willing to demonstrate publicly their commitment to the environment, animal well-being, food safety, emergency planning, and biosecurity. ISDA believes this tool will help improve understanding of modern livestock production in today’s communities. | ![]() |
About the Program
The Certified Livestock Producers are livestock producers who must demonstrate their commitment to the environment, animal well-being, food safety, emergency planning, and biosecurity. Certified Livestock Producers complete self-assessments, trainings and an ISDA staff site visit in these four areas to complete their certification.
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Certification Process
- Submit the confidential application form. ISDA will verify that your farm is in good standing with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the Board of Animal Health
- After your application is reviewed, the Certified Livestock Producer Program Manager will reach out to provide the Certified Livestock Producer Manual and instructions to complete the program.
- After you complete the manual, contact ISDA to set and appointment for an on-farm review of the completed requirements.
Certified Livestock Producer Program Materials
Program materials are available for download for Certified Livestock Producer Program participants.
Questions? Contact Tracy Roberts at TrRoberts@isda.IN.gov.
Certified Livestock Program Video Tutorials
- Certified Livestock Producer Program: Program Introduction
- Certified Livestock Producer Program: Program Eligibility
- Certified Livestock Producer Program: How to Apply
- Certified Livestock Producer Program: Application
- Certified Livestock Producer Program: Combining Programs
- Certified Livestock Producer Program: Submitting your Application
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How does Indiana benefit from this Program?
- How do I benefit from the Program?
- Why should I be involved?
- Do I have to be certified?
- How much time will it take?
- What are the benefits, both short term and long term?
- Will my information be public?
- What if I don’t pass? What if I am certified and I have an accident?
- How will ISDA use my name and/or promote my farm?
- Can I use the Certified Livestock Producer logo in my business?
- Who does the certification and how does that process work?
- Who can I contact with questions?