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| Certifier Profile |
| NOFA - New York, LLC |
Binghamton, NY, U.S. |
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Year Founded: 1984
Business Type: Not-for-profit
Geographic Range:
| Activity in: U.S. |
| None Listed |
| Activity in: Global Regions |
| None Listed |
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| Top 3 crops: |
1. mixed vegetables, including herbs |
2. grain crops and forages |
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 |
160 |
0 |
| Livestock farms |
2 |
Not listed |
| Crops and livestock |
120 |
Not listed |
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
| Processing |
Handling |
Other |
| 28 |
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 |
| 5% |
15% |
20% |
50% |
8% |
2% |
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Process highlights for new applications
Cost structure
Fees set by: Production volume Application fee:
Not Listed
Annual Fee:
Minimum:
$525
Maximum:
Not Listed
Overall charges statement:
New applicant certification fees are based on projected gross organic sales. Renewing applicant certification fees are based on the previous year\'s gross organic sales.
Fees published: Yes Format:
Posted on website, Printed outlines, Newsletter
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes
Refund Policy:
Not Listed
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Types of Certification
State organic registration: No
Other: Not Listed
Other accreditation groups recognized:
ISO-65, CAAQ (Quebec)
Working on EU and JAS accreditation
Professional organizations
Organic Trade Association
Accredited Certifiers Association
Newsletter/Periodical: Farms, Folks and Foods
Publications
- Certification Standards/Policy Manual
- GONOFA email group
- Food Guide listing of all NOFA NY certified farms
- Informational brochures specific to production type
- Application guides
Conferences/Events
- NOFA NY Annual Conference
- Certification Workshops
- Dairy Transition Workshops
Other Services
- "Certified organic" marketing supplies (such as signage, stickers, twist-ties, etc.)
- Research (trials, support, publicity, reports)
- Consultant referrals
- Farmer-to-farmer networking services/opportunities
Other Resource Referrals
- None Listed
Other - Not Listed
Cooperating partners?
NOFA NY, Inc is our parent company and is the educational branch.
NOFA NY Certified Organic, LLC is the certification branch of NOFA NY. We provide third-party verification certification services.
Full-time receptionist? Yes
Response Time Commitment:
We try to get back to producers the same day whenever possible.
Member records available by email? Yes
Member able to complete/access records online? No
Transparency steps for farmers/public?
All certification requirements and procedures are published annually in Standards/Policy Manual and are available on website
Farmer Friendly Services
- streamlined paperwork
- forms will be available to download from website soon
- Try to keep certification fees in check by scheduling inspectors by county/region to cut down on travel expense.
Top Five Strengths
- Customer Service/response time
- Knowledgeable, friendly staff
- knowledge of specific production types
- Understanding of New York Agriculture
- Workshops, Publications and Website
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| Executive/management/support staff
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| Full-time | 5 |
| Part-time | 1 |
| Independent Contractors | 0 |
| Other Staff | 0 |
| Total Paid Staff | 6 |
Inspectors used in 2002: 11
Inspector employment status:
Independent, Agency employees
Qualifications/training for inspectors:
IOIA training in specific production types. Apprentice work and experience.
Most recent update by certifier: 05/12/05
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