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| Certifier Profile |
| CCOF |
Santa Cruz, CA, U.S. |
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| CCOF |
2155 Delaware Avenue, Suite 150
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
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| Phone: 831-423-2263 |
Email: ccof@ccof.org |
| Fax: 831-423-4528 |
Website: http://www.ccof.org |
| Contact Person: Jake Lewin |
Year Founded: 1973
Business Type: Not-for-profit
Geographic Range:
| Activity in: U.S. |
| All 50 States |
| Activity in: Global Regions |
| Americas |
North America, South America, Latin 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 |
884 |
68 |
| Livestock farms |
3 |
Not listed |
| Crops and livestock |
1 |
27 |
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
| Processing |
Handling |
Other |
| 250 |
21 |
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 |
| 14% |
44% |
23% |
11% |
4% |
4% |
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Process highlights for new applications
- Not Listed
Cost structure
Fees set by: Production volume Application fee:
$275
Annual Fee:
Minimum:
$170 (For $0-$10,000 of Organic Production Value)
Maximum:
$20500 (For greater than $15,000,000 in Organic Production value)
Overall charges statement:
Application is one time fee of $275
Inspections are billed at time and expenses.
Annual fees are based on Gross Organic Production Value (GOPV) and remain competitive.
Fees for additional services are charged at time of service and remain modest.
Expedited Certification Program available for new certification applicants, additional facilities added, and new acreage added at higher initial fee.
Fees published: Yes Format:
Posted on website, Downloadable PDF files, Printed outlines, Newsletter
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes
Refund Policy:
Application fees are non-refundable. CCOF will provide refunds on a case by case basis.
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Types of Certification
State organic registration: No
Other: We provide export certification through CCOF International, IFOAM accredited.
Other accreditation groups recognized:
ISO-65, IFOAM, USDA NOP
Professional organizations
IFOAM (Internation Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements) Western Growers OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) California Farm Bureau OTA (Organic Trade Association) Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) National Association of Speciatly Food Trade (NASFT)
Newsletter/Periodical: \\\"CCOF Magazine,\\\" quarterly, also available online
Publications
- OMRI Generic List
- OMRI Brand Name List
- CCOF Organic Directory
- Agricultural Action Alerts
- Cost Share Documentation and Assistance
- Surveys related to Organic production
- E-newsletter
Conferences/Events
- CCOF Annual Meeting
- Regular Chapter Meetings
Other Services
- "Certified organic" marketing supplies (such as signage, stickers, twist-ties, etc.)
- Marketing information (such as market or buyer listings)
- Organic production information
- Consultant referrals
- Farmer-to-farmer networking services/opportunities
Other Resource Referrals
- None Listed
Other - Not Listed
Cooperating partners?
CCOF Inc is the parent organization of CCOF Certification Services and the CCOF Foundation. CCOF Inc is a trade industry association promoting organic production practices in the public sector. CCOF Foundation offers programs to increase awareness of and demand for certified organic products and to expand public support for organic agriculture.
Full-time receptionist? Yes
Response Time Commitment:
CCOF staff will respond to all queries, via phone, email or fax, as soon as possible. A response should be provided within one business day.
Member records available by email? Yes
Member able to complete/access records online? Yes
Transparency steps for farmers/public?
CCOF publishes online and in print all fees and procedures. We also work with volunteer advisory committees. CCOF has a long history of transparency and support for growers of all types and sizes.
Farmer Friendly Services
- CCOF web site (www.ccof.org) provides a comprehensive organic directory of producers and products. Online FAQs and free classifieds are also provided for all certified clients.
- CCOF provides trade association benefits including discounts, political advocacy, marketing and pr support and more. Buyers are passed on to CCOF clients and media opportunities are provided.
- Digital documentation includes: online certification applications, renewals and payment options as well as e-forms covering key areas of certification such as requests to add acreage, review input materials and expedite services.
Top Five Strengths
- 30 years of Experience
- Integrity and Full Service
- Consumer and industry recognition of CCOF name and seal
- Trade Association
- Not-for-Profit ownership
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| Executive/management/support staff
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| Full-time | 20 |
| Part-time | 30-40 |
| Independent Contractors | 0 |
| Other Staff | 0 |
| Total Paid Staff | 42-55 including Inspector personnel |
Inspectors used in 2002: 30-35
Inspector employment status:
Independent, Agency employees
Qualifications/training for inspectors:
CCOF looks for inspectors who have completed IOIA training, and have an agricultural degree, or at least 2 years of farming experience, with proven written skills. CCOF provides further training and an inspector apprenticeship program.
Most recent update by certifier: 10/28/08
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