Our company is built off of helping and working with small farmers. Most farmers, particularly in other countries, simply cannot afford the high price tag of a USDA Organic Certification. Every country has a different way of certifying organic products, and sometimes we are simply unable to put the USDA stamp on our farmers crop. If your product says "Organic" but doesn't have the sticker, chances are the product is certified organic using another system that isn't registered with the USDA. We'd never purchase or sell vanilla that's been sprayed with harmful chemicals. In fact, vanilla beans grow best with simple organic compost and vitamins rather than pesticides.