Preparing for an Organic Inspection: Steps and Checklists

www. attra. ncat. org ATTRA 1-800-346-9140 The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service ATTRA is the national sustainable agriculture information service operated by the National Center for Appropriate Technology, through a grant from the Rural... More

www. attra. ncat. org ATTRA 1-800-346-9140 The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service ATTRA is the national sustainable agriculture information service operated by the National Center for Appropriate Technology, through a grant from the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture. These organizations do not recommend or endorse products, companies, or individuals. NCAT has offices in Fayetteville,Arkansas (P. O. Box 3657, Fayetteville, AR 72702), Butte, Montana, and Davis, California. ���� By Ann Baier NCAT Agriculture Specialist January 2005 ©NCAT 2005 MARKETING, BUSINESS, AND RISK MANAGEMENT Abstract: This guide is to help organic producers and handlers understand, prepare for, and get the most from their annual inspections for certification of compliance with USDA National Organic Standards (www. ams. usda. gov/ nop). PREPARING FOR AN ORGANIC INSPECTION: STEPS AND CHECKLISTS This publication provides checklists of the documentation needed fo Less