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Certifier Profile

Global Culture

Crescent City, CA, U.S.

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Services/Affiliations

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Global Culture
P.O. Box 1640 Crescent City, CA 95531

Phone: (707) 464-6913	Email: globalculture@earthlink.net
Fax: (707) 464-1802	Website: http://www.globalculture.us
Contact Person: Chris Van Hook

Year Founded: 2003
Business Type: For profit
Geographic Range:

Activity in: U.S.
West	CA, HI, NV, OR, WA

Activity in: Global Regions
Americas	North America

Global Culture
Essentials	Clients	Fees	Services/Affiliations	Staff/Inspectors

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. poultry/eggs	2. dairy	3. beef

Inspections and certifications

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

	Production Only	Production & Processing
Crop farms	17	0
Livestock farms	Not listed	Not listed
Crops and livestock	Not listed	1

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

Processing	Handling	Other
2	2	0

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
10%	80%	10%	0%	0%	0%

Global Culture
Essentials	Clients	Fees	Services/Affiliations	Staff/Inspectors

Process highlights for new applications - Not Listed
Cost structure

Fees set by: Production volume, Acreage, Per quote
Application fee: $150
Annual Fee:

Minimum: $250
Maximum: Depends on operation.

Overall charges statement:

Applicant should call us for our fee specific to their operation.

Fees published: No

Format: None Listed
Customer can estimate fees from publication: No

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to the U.S.D.A. NOP Organic Certification requirements regarding refunds.

Global Culture
Essentials	Clients	Fees	Services/Affiliations	Staff/Inspectors

Types of Certification

State organic registration: No
Other: Not Listed

Other accreditation groups recognized: None Listed
Professional organizations

Organic Materials Review Institute Oganic Trade Association

Newsletter/Periodical: Not Listed
Publications

National Organic Program- Final Rule
Global Culture Organic Systems Manual
OMRI Generic & Brand Name List of Allowed, Regulated or Prohibited Substances

Conferences/Events - None Listed
Other Services

Supplier information
Organic production information
Farmer-to-farmer networking services/opportunities

Other Resource Referrals

U.S.D.A. National Organic Program
Organic Material Review Institute
Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas
Organic Trade Association

Other - Not Listed
Cooperating partners? - Not Listed
Full-time receptionist? Yes
Response Time Commitment: Generally the same day.
Member records available by email? Yes
Member able to complete/access records online? Yes
Transparency steps for farmers/public?

We build transparency into the certification process for farmers and the public by strict adherence to the U.S.D.A. NOP Regulations.

Farmer Friendly Services

Readily available by phone, fax,on-line,e-mail & in person.
We work hard to streamline the process for applicants and deliver prompt service.
We have a long history in agriculture ourselves. We understand what a dynamic and evolving practice organic operations undertake. We work hard to help farmers,ranchers, processors and handlers understand the regulations within the National Organic Program.

Top Five Strengths

Strict compliance with the NOP standards
Long history in agriculture
Streamlined certification process
Competitive pricing
Available & very personable.

Global Culture
Essentials	Clients	Fees	Services/Affiliations	Staff/Inspectors

Executive/management/support staff
Full-time	2
Part-time	1
Independent Contractors	0
Other Staff	0
Total Paid Staff	0

Inspectors used in 2002: 0
Inspector employment status: Independent
Qualifications/training for inspectors:

U.S.D.A. approved Global Culture Training Manual for Inspectors & U.S.D.A. approved guidlines for inspections.

Most recent update by certifier: 01/31/04

Disclaimer: The certifier profile data shown on this site is for informational purposes, based on data submitted by participating certifiers. The Rodale Institute® does not specifically endorse any certifier, nor guarantee the accuracy of the information. Please contact certifiers to verify information that is critical to decision-making. If you have comments about any of the listings, or listings to add, please contact our guide coordinator

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