| Guide to US Organic Certifiers |
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| Certifier Profile | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Year Founded: 1987 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: $0 Annual Fee: Minimum:
$290
Maximum: $1875+ Overall charges statement: Fees are based on gross sales of organic products. There is a one time fee to new applicants of $150. Inspection costs are included in the base fee.
Fees published: Yes Format:
Posted on website, Printed outlines
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes Refund Policy:
We refund fees if an application has been withdrawn before the inspection has taken place or before a certification decision has been made.
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Types of Certification
State organic registration: No
Other accreditation groups recognized:
None Listed
Other: Not Listed Professional organizations Organic Trade Association
Newsletter/Periodical: "The Natural Farmer," quarterly
Publications - None Listed Conferences/Events - None Listed Other Services - None Listed Other Resource Referrals - None Listed Other - Not Listed Cooperating partners? We rely on NOFA/Mass and NOFA/CT to provide these services. You can contact them for more information on their programs.
Full-time receptionist? Yes Response Time Commitment: We don't have a policy. We get back to them same day. Member records available by email? Yes Member able to complete/access records online? No Transparency steps for farmers/public? - Not Listed Farmer Friendly Services
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Inspectors used in 2002: 9 Inspector employment status: Independent, State employees Qualifications/training for inspectors: Inspectors must have sufficient life or work experience, or have completed an accepted training course.
Most recent update by certifier: 01/31/04 |
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