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Year Founded: 1993 Business Type: Not-for-profit 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: Production volume
Application fee: $75 ($75) Annual Fee: Minimum:
$425
Maximum: $3,000 Overall charges statement: Application: $75
For all producers who gross less than $70,000 fee: $425.00 The following fee schedule applies only to operations with gross annual sales of organic products greater than $70,000. The certification fee is based on a percentage of gross annual sales as follows: 0.25% of income + base fee Gross Annual Sales Base Fee Percentage of Gross Annual Sales $70,000-$99,999 = $ 200 $100,000-$199,999= $ 350 $200,000-$299,999= $ 550 $300,000-$399,999= $ 750 $400,000-$499,999= $1,000 $500,000-$699,999= $1,200 > $700,000 = $3,000 0% Inspection and all other services included unless travel costs are incurred. Fees published: Yes Format:
Posted on website, Printed outlines, Newsletter
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes Refund Policy:
If no inspection occurs all fees are refunded except $50 for administration costs.
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Types of Certification
State organic registration: No
Other accreditation groups recognized:
None Listed
Other: Not Listed Professional organizations OTA, OCC, OMRI, IOIA
Newsletter/Periodical: "Rural Connections," quarterly, also available online
Publications
Other - Not Listed Cooperating partners? - Not Listed Full-time receptionist? No Response Time Commitment: ASAP, 1-2 days Member records available by email? No Member able to complete/access records online? No Transparency steps for farmers/public? Public outreach and 400+ non-certified farmer membership organization
Farmer Friendly Services
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Inspectors used in 2002: 15 Inspector employment status: Independent Qualifications/training for inspectors: IOIA training and at least 1 apprentice inspection
Most recent update by certifier: 10/22/07 |
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