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Certifier Profile

Rhode Island Dept. of Environmental Management/Division of Agriculture

Providence, RI, U.S.

Essentials

Clients

Fees

Services/Affiliations

Staff/Inspectors

Rhode Island Dept. of Environmental Management/Division of Agriculture
235 Promenade Street, Room 370 Providence, RI 02908

Phone: (401) 222-2781	Email: matt.green@dem.ri.gov
Fax: 401-222-6047	Website: http://www.state.ri.us/dem
Contact Person: Matt Green

Year Founded: 1990
Business Type: Government/public agency
Geographic Range:

Activity in: U.S.
Northeast	RI

Activity in: Global Regions
Americas	North America

Rhode Island Dept. of Environmental Management/Division of Agriculture
Essentials	Clients	Fees	Services/Affiliations	Staff/Inspectors

Top 3 crops:	1. mixed vegetables, including herbs	2. tree fruits and vines, nut crops	3. None Listed
Top 3 livestock types:	1. None Listed	2. None Listed	3. None Listed

Inspections and certifications

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

	Production Only	Production & Processing
Crop farms	20	0
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
0	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
90%	10%	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed

Rhode Island Dept. of Environmental Management/Division of Agriculture
Essentials	Clients	Fees	Services/Affiliations	Staff/Inspectors

Process highlights for new applications - Not Listed
Cost structure

Fees set by: Not listed
Application fee: $50 ($50 per operation)
Annual Fee:

Minimum: $50 ($50 annually per operation)
Maximum: $50 ($50 annually per operation)

Overall charges statement:

Fee is $50 per operation

Fees published: Yes

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

Refund Policy:

Not Listed

Rhode Island Dept. of Environmental Management/Division of Agriculture
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

National Association of State Organic Programs

Newsletter/Periodical: "Organic Advocate," quarterly
Publications

List of certified farms in RI
List of CSA's in RI

Conferences/Events

NOFA winter conference

Other Services

"Certified organic" marketing supplies (such as signage, stickers, twist-ties, etc.)

Other Resource Referrals - None Listed
Other - Not Listed
Cooperating partners?

Northeast Organic Farming Association/Rhode Island

Full-time receptionist? No
Response Time Commitment: As soon as possible
Member records available by email? No
Member able to complete/access records online? No
Transparency steps for farmers/public?

All meetings are posted and open.

Farmer Friendly Services - None Listed
Top Five Strengths - None Listed

Rhode Island Dept. of Environmental Management/Division of Agriculture
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	3

Inspectors used in 2002: 1
Inspector employment status: State employees
Qualifications/training for inspectors:

Relevant education and experience

Most recent update by certifier: 05/13/05

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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