| Guide to US Organic Certifiers |
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| Certifier Profile | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Year Founded: 1998 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: Acreage, Producers are assessed a specific amount based upon the type of crop and number of acres. Processors are assessed by gross sales.
Application fee: Producer applications $75.00 prior to March 15, $125.00 after that date. New processors and those updating prior to their specified renewal date $75.00. Processors renewing after their renewal date must pay $125.00 to apply. Annual Fee: Minimum:
Producers $450.00; Processors $725.00
Maximum: Not Listed Overall charges statement: Annual Producer Fees: Application Fee $75.00 Inspection Fee Approximately $250.00 Certification Fee is based on number of acres (eg. Soybeans = $4.50/acre; Corn = $4.00/acre) Livestock is assessed in a similar manner.
Fees published: Yes Format:
Printed outlines
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes Refund Policy:
The application fee is non-refundable. Inspection fee is non-refundable once the inspection has been completed.
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Types of Certification
State organic registration: Yes
Other accreditation groups recognized:
None Listed
Other: Organic registration program for exempt producers only. Exempt producers complete an affidavit attesting to compliance with the exempt requirements according to NOP regulations. There is a $20.00 filing fee for this. Professional organizations We currently maintain membership with Organic Materials Review Institute and with the National Association of State Organic Programs.
Newsletter/Periodical: Not Listed
Publications
Other Administer National Organic Certification Cost-Share Program in Iowa Cooperating partners? - Not Listed Full-time receptionist? Yes Response Time Commitment: We respond to queries usually the same day they come in either by phone or email. Some questions may require additional research. Clients are asked when they need the information so that staff can prioritize tasks. Member records available by email? No Member able to complete/access records online? No Transparency steps for farmers/public? Certificate information is provided upon request regarding the certification status of any producer or processor. A list of certified organic producers and handlers is provided upon request.
Farmer Friendly Services
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Inspectors used in 2002: 6 Inspector employment status: State employees Qualifications/training for inspectors: All of our inspectors have received training by the Independent Organic Inspectors Association.
Most recent update by certifier: 05/16/05 |
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