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.
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New Farm Certifier Guide New Farm's guide to U.S. Organic Certifiers features not only a list of certifiers but opportunities to compare two certifiers and search...
The Basics on Organic Certification by PCO 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...
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...
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...
Organic Certification Procedures & Costs Producers and processors alike can learn about how to become certified organic operations and the average costs for certification.
Vermont Organic Farmers Certification Summary This Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont web page summarizes Vermont Organic Farmers' process for becoming certified. The page...