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Bay State Organic Certifiers (formally NOFA-Massachusetts Organic Certification)

Winchendon, MA, U.S.

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Bay State Organic Certifiers (formally NOFA-Massachusetts Organic Certification)
683 River St. Winchendon, MA 1475

Phone: (978)297-4171	Email: dfranczyk@starpower.net
Fax: None Listed	Website: http://www.baystateorganic.org
Contact Person: Don Franczyk

Year Founded: 1987
Business Type: Not-for-profit
Geographic Range:

Activity in: U.S.
Northeast	CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT

Activity in: Global Regions
Americas	North America

Bay State Organic Certifiers (formally NOFA-Massachusetts Organic Certification)
Essentials	Clients	Fees	Services/Affiliations	Staff/Inspectors

Top 3 crops:	1. mixed vegetables, including herbs	2. tree fruits and vines, nut crops	3. grain crops and forages
Top 3 livestock types:	1. poultry/eggs	2. sheep/goats	3. dairy

Inspections and certifications

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

	Production Only	Production & Processing
Crop farms	97	2
Livestock farms	1	Not listed
Crops and livestock	10	1

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

Processing	Handling	Other
20	0	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
91%	5%	5%	0%	0%	0%

Bay State Organic Certifiers (formally NOFA-Massachusetts Organic Certification)
Essentials	Clients	Fees	Services/Affiliations	Staff/Inspectors

Process highlights for new applications - Not Listed
Cost structure

Fees set by: Production volume
Application fee: $0
Annual Fee:

Minimum: $290
Maximum: $1875+

Overall charges statement:

Fees are based on gross sales of organic products. There is a one time fee to new applicants of $150. Inspection costs are included in the base fee.

Fees published: Yes

Format: Posted on website, Printed outlines
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes

Refund Policy:

We refund fees if an application has been withdrawn before the inspection has taken place or before a certification decision has been made.

Bay State Organic Certifiers (formally NOFA-Massachusetts Organic Certification)
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 Trade Association

Newsletter/Periodical: "The Natural Farmer," quarterly
Publications - None Listed
Conferences/Events - None Listed
Other Services - None Listed
Other Resource Referrals - None Listed
Other - Not Listed
Cooperating partners?

We rely on NOFA/Mass and NOFA/CT to provide these services. You can contact them for more information on their programs.

Full-time receptionist? Yes
Response Time Commitment: We don't have a policy. We get back to them same day.
Member records available by email? Yes
Member able to complete/access records online? No
Transparency steps for farmers/public? - Not Listed
Farmer Friendly Services

Paperwork has been significantly reduced.
All forms are available for download.

Top Five Strengths

Local
Informal
Affordable
Knowledgable
Personal

Bay State Organic Certifiers (formally NOFA-Massachusetts Organic Certification)
Essentials	Clients	Fees	Services/Affiliations	Staff/Inspectors

Executive/management/support staff
Full-time	1
Part-time	0
Independent Contractors	2
Other Staff	0
Total Paid Staff	3

Inspectors used in 2002: 9
Inspector employment status: Independent, State employees
Qualifications/training for inspectors:

Inspectors must have sufficient life or work experience, or have completed an accepted training course.

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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