Been thinking about making it official and obtaining our organic ceritification. QAI is one certifier we've been looking at, and they estimate approximated $2,000 / year to keep 1 - 40 acres certified. Seems awfully steep for such a small amount of land, particularly since we only have 1 acre planted. Either way, not a bad idea to review the guidelines in preparation for when it might become worth it (once we have more planted). http://www.qai-inc.com/services/producer.asp
It's too bad it can't be a reasonable price for just one acre. That MIGHT be related to the fact that there's no organic ceritifiers in Alabama so inspectors have to come from afar (thus increasing costs) but somehow, I think this is just plain ole expensive.
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