How to Go Organic
Banner
Pathway to Organic: Producers // Processors spacer Regional Guide: United States spacer North American Directory spacer Key Resources
Tell us what you think.
Send your comments, questions,
and/or suggestions. Your feedback is important!
Contact Us »
Organic Trade Association
Organic Trade Association (OTA) is a membership-based business association that focuses on the organic business community in North America.

    PO Box 547
    Greenfield, MA 01302
    413-774-7511
Banner
Certification Fees

Each organic certifier has their own schedule of fees. Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service, a nonprofit based in Wisconsin, estimated in 2006 that the standard annual fee for most farmers would range from $350 to $500. Many certifiers set their fees by production volumes, with a minimum and maximum (which may be much higher). The resources below will give you some indication of fees, and how they're structured, but ultimately you'll have to learn the details from the certifier you choose.

Previous page: Farm InspectionNext page: International Certification



Resource Listing
keyFees
Click the titles below to view specific resource details or -OR- view all
New Farm Certifier Guideota
New Farm's guide to U.S. Organic Certifiers features not only a list of certifiers but opportunities to compare two certifiers and search...
arrow
Centre for Systems Integration (CSI), A Canadian Based International Certifierota
CSI offers a variety of services, including organic certification which can provide access to Canadian, US, Japanese, and European markets.
arrow
Missouri Offers Organic Certification Reimbursement in 2007ota
Missouri announces limited funds are available for reimbursing producers and handlers for the cost of organic certification. The department of...
arrow
MOSES' Fact Sheet: The Organic Certification Processota
This fact sheet describes the step-by-step process of becoming a certified organic producer.
arrow
Pennsylvania Certified Organic's Certification Manualota
PCO's Certification Manual focuses on PCO's certification process but includes a page on frequently asked questions about certification. The manual...
arrow
Quality Certification Services' Inspection Feesota
QCS provides its inspection and expense fees. Inspection fees are determined by type and complexity of an operation.
arrow
The Basics on Organic Certification by PCOota
PCA's introductory page answers basic questions related to certification: How do I know whether I qualify? How long does it take? How much does it...
arrow
ATTRA on Organic Certification & the NOP
This publication outlines the certification process and expains the steps to certification. The guide includes examples of certification fees and...
arrow
Missouri Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Missouri has been approved for reimbursing up to $500 of organic certification costs incurred through September of 2007 for individual producers...
arrow
Washington State's Organic Certification Guide for Producers & Processors
This information guide walks producers and processors through the organic certification process. Although designed for operations applying for...
arrow
Organic Certification Guide from Chatham County Center North Carolina Extension
This website features a link to a series of informative articles to help farmers understand and navigate the certification rules and process. It...
arrow
Organic Certification Procedures & Costs
Producers and processors alike can learn about how to become certified organic operations and the average costs for certification.
arrow
Vermont Organic Farmers Certification Summary
This Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont web page summarizes Vermont Organic Farmers' process for becoming certified. The page...
arrow


anderson.gif spacer Banner
Pathway to Organic: Producers // Processors spacer Regional Guide: United States spacer North American Directory spacer Key Resources