USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC COFFEES

A commitment to clean, chemical-free farming.

Truista Microlot Farm
Antigua, Guatemala

USDA ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

The USDA Organic certification program for coffee farms is a rigorous, multi-step process designed to ensure that coffee is grown and processed according to strict organic standards. It’s not just about avoiding chemicals, it’s about building a sustainable ecosystem from soil to shipment.

ORGANIC FARMING TRANSITION

Farms must undergo a 3-year transition where no prohibited substances (like synthetic pesticides or fertilizers) are used. During this time, soil health is restored through composting, cover cropping, and natural pest control.

MANDATORY FARM DOCUMENTATION

Coffee farmers must provide detailed records of:

  • Farming practices
  • Input materials (fertilizers, pest control, etc.)
  • Field maps and crop histories
  • Water sources and buffer zones

ON-SITE INSPECTION PROCESS

A trained inspector visits the farm to:

  • Verify practices match documentation
  • Examine soil, plants, and facilities
  • Ensure separation from non-organic crops
  • Interview farm workers and managers

WHY DOES TRUISTA TEST USDA ORGANIC CERTIFIED COFFEES THAT ARE ALREADY CERTIFIED?

USDA Organic certification is an important and necessary starting point for ensuring your coffee is grown without harmful chemicals. But let’s be honest, paperwork alone isn’t enough.


Labels can be forged. Records can be manipulated. And even with the best intentions, contamination can slip through the cracks. That’s why at Truista, we don’t just trust the process; we verify it.


The following are contaminants that are NOT routinely tested in USDA Certified Organic Coffee.

Heavy metals like lead, cadmium, mercury or arsenic in soil or finished products.

Acrylamide (formed during roasting). A chemical byproduct of high-heat roasting. Not regulated or tested under USDA Organic.

Mycotoxins (e.g., Ochratoxin A). Mold-related toxins that can develop during poor drying or storage. Not routinely tested unless a brand chooses to do so.

Pesticide Residues from Drift or Cross Contamination USDA Organic prohibits synthetic pesticides, but residues can still appear due to drift from nearby conventional farms or contaminated water sources.

Verification through science is what builds real trust. That’s why Truista is different. We hold ourselves accountable to a higher standard. Because you deserve transparency, integrity, and coffee that’s as honest as it is delicious.

*Tested under ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Acrylamide present at the lowest levels detectable by accredited lab methods at time of testing liquid coffee sample brewed at 1.25% TDS.