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| Certifier Profile |
| Hawaii Organic Farmers Association |
Hilo, HI, U.S. |
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Year Founded: 1993 Business Type: Not-for-profit
Geographic Range:
| Activity in: U.S. |
| West |
HI |
| Activity in: Global Regions |
| Americas |
North America |
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| Top 3 crops: |
1. tree fruits and vines, nut crops |
2. mixed vegetables, including herbs |
3. medicinals, i.e noni, awa, turmeric, ginger |
| Top 3 livestock types: |
1. beef |
2. honeybees |
3. None Listed |
Inspections and certifications
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
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Production Only |
Production & Processing |
| Crop farms |
90 |
5 |
| Livestock farms |
Not listed |
Not listed |
| Crops and livestock |
Not listed |
Not listed |
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
| Processing |
Handling |
Other |
| 19 |
Not listed |
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 |
| 62% |
35% |
2% |
1% |
0% |
0% |
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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: Not Listed
Other accreditation groups recognized:
None Listed
Professional organizations
OTA, OCC, OMRI, IOIA
Newsletter/Periodical: "Rural Connections," quarterly, also available online
Publications
- Organic Certification Handbook
- Seven Steps to Certification
- Apprenticeship Program
- Why is Organic Agriculture Important?
- Record Keeping Templates
- Small Farm Exemption Affadavit
- Certified Farmers List
- Hawaii Organic Products Directory
Conferences/Events
- Soil Biology Conference
- Organic Labeling Compliance
- IOIA training
- Integrated Pest Management
Other Services
- "Certified organic" marketing supplies (such as signage, stickers, twist-ties, etc.)
- Marketing information (such as market or buyer listings)
- Supplier information
- Organic production information
- Farmer-to-farmer networking services/opportunities
Other Resource Referrals
- None Listed
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
- Labelling workshops and notebooks
- Apprenticeship program to help farmers with volunteer workers
- website enhancements, newsletter on line, and regular dissemination of organic-related info to our members.
Top Five Strengths
- Locally based
- Representation in Hawaii
- Affordable service
- Farmer to farmer connection
- Education
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| Executive/management/support staff
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| Full-time | 0 |
| Part-time | 2 |
| Independent Contractors | 0 |
| Other Staff | 0 |
| Total Paid Staff | 2 |
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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