The organic certification is essential when a consumer purchases an Organic product. This is essential nowadays due to increased demand in the market for Organic produce. The product doesn't have any major differences visually so it is easy to cheat and consumers mistaking a normal for organic produce. There are many certification agencies who provides organic certification when the farmer meets all the stringent procedure mentioned in their list. This certification is valid for certain period of time (mostly one year), and again there will be an inspection from the agencies and extend for a desired time period.
* Study the organic standards, which cover in specific detail what is and is not allowed for every aspect of farming, including storage, transport and sale.
* Compliance - farm facilities and production methods must comply with the standards, which may involve modifying facilities, sourcing and changing suppliers, etc.
* Documentation - extensive paperwork is required, detailing farm history and current set-up, and usually including results of soil and water tests.
* Planning - a written annual production plan monthwise must be submitted, detailing everything from seed to sale: seed sources, field and crop locations, fertilization and pest control activities, harvest methods, storage locations, etc.
* Inspection - annual on-farm inspections are required, with a physical tour, examination of records, and an oral interview.
* Fee - Depends upon the certification agency.
* Record-keeping - written, day-to-day farming and marketing records, covering all activities, must be available for inspection at any time.
* Study the organic standards, which cover in specific detail what is and is not allowed for every aspect of farming, including storage, transport and sale.
* Compliance - farm facilities and production methods must comply with the standards, which may involve modifying facilities, sourcing and changing suppliers, etc.
* Documentation - extensive paperwork is required, detailing farm history and current set-up, and usually including results of soil and water tests.
* Planning - a written annual production plan monthwise must be submitted, detailing everything from seed to sale: seed sources, field and crop locations, fertilization and pest control activities, harvest methods, storage locations, etc.
* Inspection - annual on-farm inspections are required, with a physical tour, examination of records, and an oral interview.
* Fee - Depends upon the certification agency.
* Record-keeping - written, day-to-day farming and marketing records, covering all activities, must be available for inspection at any time.
