Certified Hatch The Hatch Chile Association

Certification applications

Apply for Certification

Choose your certification type below, complete the online form, and pay your annual dues in one step. Your application goes to the Association for review. We will email you once a decision is made.

Grower Certification

from $250 / year

For farmers who grow Hatch Valley chile within the recognized growing region of New Mexico. Certification grants use of the Certified Hatch seal, voting membership in the Association, and directory listing eligibility.

Basis Amount
Per acre of Hatch chile grown $10
Minimum per year $250
Example: 5 acres $250
Example: 30 acres $300
Example: 100 acres $1,000
Apply as a Grower

Processor Certification

from $1,000 / year

For businesses that process certified Hatch chile product, including roasters, packers, and manufacturers. You will be asked to upload label artwork during the application.

Basis Amount
Per ton of processed Hatch chile product $1
Minimum per year $1,000
Example: 100 tons $1,000
Example: 2,000 tons $2,000
Apply as a Processor

Reseller Certification

from $250 / year

For third-party retailers, distributors, and other sellers of certified Hatch chile products who did not grow or process the chile themselves. Label artwork upload is required.

Basis Amount
1 to 9,999 lbs per year $250
10,000 to 19,999 lbs $500
20,000 lbs and over $1,000
Apply as a Reseller

Questions about the process?

Learn more about each certification type, eligibility requirements, and what the Certified Hatch seal represents on our certification program page, or contact the Association directly.