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.
Why Does Certification Cost So Much?
By Janine Gibson
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.
Ask a Certifier: My organic inspection is coming up soon—what can I do to make it as painless as possible?
By Debbie Miller
My organic inspection is coming up soon—what can I do to make it as painless as possible? Prepare!