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Organic Inspector

Ask an Inspector: Why does certification cost so much?

By Janine Gibson

July 2011

Listening is one of the key skills an effective inspector needs to develop. I like listening, although it’s often a challenge to hear what is really being said or asked. I am always happy to listen to your questions, and here in the pages of The Canadian Organic Grower, I plan to provide some answers.

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Why Does Certification Cost So Much?

By Janine Gibson

July 2011

The expenses involved in having a trained inspector travel to your establishment, review your organic system plan and paperwork, and write a report for the certification committee represent a relatively small part of the total expense. Most organic certifiers incur costs in maintaining offices and staff to meet client needs, and in managing promotion and education.

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Ask a Certifier: My organic inspection is coming up soon—what can I do to make it as painless as possible?

By Debbie Miller

July 2008

My organic inspection is coming up soon—what can I do to make it as painless as possible? Prepare!

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