Monterey County was the first county agency to be registered as an organic certifier with the State of California and to be accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture. Monterey County Certified Organic (MCCO) provides certification services in the following scopes: crop, handler/processor, and wild crop. Monterey County Certified Organic (MCCO) is one of many agencies that is accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture National Organic Program (USDA NOP) to provide certification services.