Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):

	Production Only	Production & Processing
Crop farms	69	4
Livestock farms	8	2
Crops and livestock	7	1

Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):

Processing	Handling	Other
37	Not listed	1

Farm inspections and certifications by size (percentage of certifier's farm total):

<5 a	5-49 a	50-179 a	180-499 a	500-1000 a	>1000 a
18%	63%	6%	4%	2%	7%

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:

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.

Format: Posted on website, Printed outlines
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes

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.

State organic registration: Yes
Other: Retail, transitional

OMRI OTA

n/a

Website and print handbook detail process

IOIA training required, NMOCC apprenticeship