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| Certifier Profile |
| Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association (OEFFA) |
Columbus, OH, U.S. |
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| Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association (OEFFA) |
41 Croswell Rd
Columbus, OH 43214 |
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| Phone: 614-262-2022 |
Email: organic@oeffa.org |
| Fax: 614-421-2011 |
Website: www.oeffa.org |
| Contact Person: Certification Director: Janie Marr Werum |
Year Founded: 1979
Business Type: Not-for-profit
Geographic Range:
| Activity in: U.S. |
| Northeast |
NJ, NY, PA, VA |
| South |
KS, KY, MO, TN, TX, WV |
| Midwest |
IA, IL, IN, MI, NE, OH, SD, WI |
| Activity in: Global Regions |
| Americas |
North America |
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| Top 3 crops: |
1. grain crops and forages |
2. mixed vegetables, including herbs |
3. tree fruits and vines, nut crops |
| Top 3 livestock types: |
1. dairy |
2. poultry/eggs |
3. beef |
Inspections and certifications
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
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Production Only |
Production & Processing |
| Crop farms |
222 |
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| Livestock farms |
Not listed |
Not listed |
| Crops and livestock |
213 |
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Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
| Processing |
Handling |
Other |
| 10 |
17 |
Not listed |
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 |
| Not listed |
Not listed |
Not listed |
Not listed |
Not listed |
Not listed |
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Process highlights for new applications
- Not Listed
Cost structure
Fees set by: Flat fee Application fee:
Not Listed
Annual Fee:
Minimum:
Not Listed
Maximum:
Not Listed
Overall charges statement:
The following fee structure applies to all applicants. Fees are charged annually.
OEFFA Farm Certification (Land and Crops): $600
In addition to Farm Certification:
OEFFA Livestock Certification: $50
OEFFA On-Farm Handler Certification: $50
OEFFA Non-Farm Handler Certification: $475 + Inspection costs
LATE FEES:*
Application received after July 15, 2008: $100
Application received after August 15, 2008: $300
NOTE: We will not be accepting applications for 2008 certification after September 15, 2008.*
*Does not apply to greenhouses and year-round handling operations.
Fees published: Yes Format:
Posted on website
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes
Refund Policy:
Refund of all fees less $50 if application is withdrawn before inspection. There are no refunds after an inspection has taken place.
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Types of Certification
State organic registration: No
Other: OEFFA provides staff and administrative support for OCIA Ohio Chapter 1.
Other accreditation groups recognized:
None Listed
Professional organizations
IOIA, OMRI, OTA, ACA
Newsletter/Periodical: "OEFFA News," bimonthly through OEFFA Education
Publications
- Sample Audit Trail Documents
Conferences/Events
- OEFFA Education Annual Conference
Other Services
- "Certified organic" marketing supplies (such as signage, stickers, twist-ties, etc.)
- Farmer-to-farmer networking services/opportunities
Other Resource Referrals
- None Listed
Other - Not Listed
Cooperating partners?
OEFFA Educational Fund Inc. OEFFA Ed is a 501(c)(3) corporation which conducts an annual conference, various workshops, publishes a newsletter, maintains the web site including grower list serve and product availability.
Full-time receptionist? Yes
Response Time Commitment:
OEFFA Organic Certification office hours are Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time).
A member of the certification staff is available to answer inquiries and assist clients during these hours.
Member records available by email? No
Member able to complete/access records online? No
Transparency steps for farmers/public?
Any information considered to be "public information" under the NOP is available.
Farmer Friendly Services
- Mike Anderson, the Organic Educator from our sister organization, OEFFA Education, is available to answer questions pertaining to organic production methods, transitioning to organics, etc.
- Updated website in 2008 will make information more accessible and user-friendly.
- New fact sheets and an OEFFA Approved Products list will be distributed in 2008.
Top Five Strengths
- None Listed
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| Executive/management/support staff
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| Full-time | 3 |
| Part-time | 2 |
| Independent Contractors | 0 |
| Other Staff | 0 |
| Total Paid Staff | 5 |
Inspectors used in 2002: 20
Inspector employment status:
Independent
Qualifications/training for inspectors:
IOIA and/or OEFFA training
Most recent update by certifier: 06/26/08
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