Organic Coffee Farm Inspections

If the organic farm plan application is judged to be complete, the certifier assigns an organic inspector to inspect all relevant areas of the farm. The inspector looks for all indications that the producer is operating according to their organic plan and is in compliance with organic standards. He or she inspects the fields, farm implements, and buildings; reviews borders and adjoining land use; and assesses contamination and commingling risks. The inspector reviews all written records documenting management practices, seed sources, inputs used, compost production, conventional production done on the farm, and records of harvest, storage, transportation, and sales. An inspection affidavit is completed during the inspection and signed by the producer and the inspector. The inspector reviews with the producer all identified non-compliance issues at the end of the inspection. Finally, the inspector submits a detailed report to the certifier on all findings. (Note that inspectors only record observations; they do not make decisions about certification.)

Source: National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service

Organic Coffee Certification Table Of Contents:

1. Organic Certification Requirements
2. Coffee Farm Inspections
3. Benefits at Origin
4. Countries of Origin