New Farm - Organic Certifiers Database

HOME

International

Talk

Store

Transition Course

Archives

NewFarm.org: Guide to US Organic Certifiers : Certifier Profile - Idaho State Department of Agriculture
Guide to US Organic Certifiers


Browse All Certifiers		Search Certifiers by Attributes
Compare 2 Certifiers		What's in a Profile?
How to Use This Guide	Certification Forum		For Certifiers: Add/Edit Entry

Certifier Profile

Idaho State Department of Agriculture

Boise, ID, U.S.

Essentials

Clients

Fees

Services/Affiliations

Staff/Inspectors

Idaho State Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 790 Boise, ID 83701

Phone: 208-332-8620	Email: mmisner@agri.state.id.us
Fax: 208-334-2283	Website: http://www.agri.state.id.us
Contact Person: Margaret Misner

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

Activity in: U.S.
West	ID

Activity in: Global Regions
Americas	North America

Idaho State Department of Agriculture
Essentials	Clients	Fees	Services/Affiliations	Staff/Inspectors

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. beef	2. poultry/eggs	3. dairy

Inspections and certifications

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

	Production Only	Production & Processing
Crop farms	125	1
Livestock farms	Not listed	Not listed
Crops and livestock	7	Not listed

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

Processing	Handling	Other
2	15	7 (Livestock)

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
0%	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed

Idaho State Department of Agriculture
Essentials	Clients	Fees	Services/Affiliations	Staff/Inspectors

Process highlights for new applications - Not Listed
Cost structure

Fees set by: Production volume
Application fee: $100 + graduated fee schedule based on organization
Annual Fee:

Minimum: $0
Maximum: $2000 but approximately $10

Overall charges statement:

Sales based on production volume. Applicant also has to pay for inspection. $25/hr + mileage for an inspection, includes travel time, report time, and inspection time. People who are certifying less than $5000 in production value are charged separately.

Fees published: Yes

Format: Posted on website, Downloadable PDF files, Printed outlines
Customer can estimate fees from publication: No

Refund Policy:

Application fees are non-refundable.

Idaho State Department 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

part of National Association of State Organic Programs (NASOP)

Newsletter/Periodical: Not Listed
Publications

Organic Directory -- All organizations listed by commodity and by name as of 2003

Conferences/Events

1 or 2 workshops per year, on organic certification
2 to 3 organic workshops in conjunction with different groups

Other Services

"Certified organic" marketing supplies (such as signage, stickers, twist-ties, etc.)
Farmer-to-farmer networking services/opportunities

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

Not applicable

Full-time receptionist? Yes
Response Time Commitment: 24 to 48 hours
Member records available by email? No
Member able to complete/access records online? No
Transparency steps for farmers/public?

All records are subject to Public Information Act.

Farmer Friendly Services

Information is on our website.
Great customer service by phone
Education requirement -- We do organic presentations for farmers or anyone (mostly producers) interested.

Top Five Strengths

In-state easy access for producers and handlers
Inspectors located in areas close to producers/handlers
Inspectors have broad knowledge of subjects, not just organic
Cost is lower.
We call you back promptly.

Idaho State Department of Agriculture
Essentials	Clients	Fees	Services/Affiliations	Staff/Inspectors

Executive/management/support staff
Full-time	1
Part-time	9 seasonally
Independent Contractors	0
Other Staff	0
Total Paid Staff	10

Inspectors used in 2002: 8
Inspector employment status: State employees
Qualifications/training for inspectors:

IOIA Independent Organic Inspection Association -- trained and inhouse training before conducting 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

Stay Up-to-Date –
Sign up for our Newsletter

NewFarm.org changes daily! Don't miss out on the latest interactive features, columns and news. Sign up now for our monthly e-newsletter and stay connected.

Share Your Stories

Are you a farmer? A consumer? Whatever story you have to tell, let it be an inspiration to others.
Share it with us now...

T H E R O D A L E I N S T I T U T E: R E G E N E R A T I V E A G R I C U L T U R E W O R L D W I D E