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Year Founded: 1990 Business Type: Government/public agency Geographic Range:
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Inspections and certifications
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
Farm inspections and certifications by size (percentage of certifier's farm total):
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Process highlights for new applications
- Not Listed Cost structure
Fees set by: There is a flat application fee of $150. Producers grossing over $2,000/year in organic sales are assessed one half of one percent in addition to the application fee.
Application fee: $150 (There is no additional fee for the inspection.) Annual Fee: Minimum:
$150
Maximum: $10150 (There is a $10,000 ceiling for the one half of one percent assessment, plus the $150 application fee.) Overall charges statement: In State: First year set up: $25 Application fee: $150 Annual Assessment: 1/2 of 1% of annual gross organic sales. No charge for inspection.
Out of State: Set up: $25 Application fee: $500 Annual assessment: 1/2 of 1% of annual gross sales PLUS Inspector's time @ $200/day in 1/2 day increments + travel and expenses. Fees published: Yes Format:
Posted on website, Printed outlines
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes Refund Policy:
If it is clear from the initial application review that the applicant cannot meet the standards the application will be returned with the applicant's fee. After the inspection no refunds are given.
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Types of Certification
State organic registration: Yes
Other accreditation groups recognized:
ISO-65
Other: Retail, transitional Professional organizations OMRI OTA
Newsletter/Periodical: "Fertile Ground" quarterly
Publications
Other Tradeshow assistance, one-on-one marketing consultation, assistance with grant application. Cooperating partners? n/a
Full-time receptionist? Yes Response Time Commitment: 24 hour turnaround Member records available by email? No Member able to complete/access records online? No Transparency steps for farmers/public? Website and print handbook detail process
Farmer Friendly Services
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Inspectors used in 2002: 4 Inspector employment status: Independent, State employees, Agency employees Qualifications/training for inspectors: IOIA training required, NMOCC apprenticeship
Most recent update by certifier: 05/24/05 |
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