Areas of Practice

Crop & Livestock Producers ​​        

 

Besides our own operations, we have worked with large and small clients in all facets of organic production including domestic dairies, cow-calf operations and vegetable and field crop producers throughout the Americas, including Mexico, Belize, Chile and Argentina.

Handlers & Processors  

 

We have performed thousands of organic processing and handling inspections. We are genuinely passionate about growing the organic marketplace while keeping the supply chain robust, auditable and dependable. We thrive on finding solutions that make it easy and achievable for you to comply with the regulations while growing the organic marketplace and maintaining consumer trust.

Input Manufacturers         

 

We have reviewed and evaluated hundreds of input materials for compliance with organic regulations. We understand that obtaining materials certifications, like those offered by OMRI, WSDA and CDFA, is important to your company and the organic industry as a whole. That’s why we offer help to guide you through the often confusing process of applying for and obtaining these credentials.

Accredited Certifiers

 

Our team has direct experience managing certification programs for accredited certifiers. We understand the unique challenges of obtaining and maintaining accreditation, including the importance of internal auditing to ensure compliance to quality protocols. Our team also has the qualifications and expertise to assist with final reviews, inspection, and staff trainings. We also have direct experience managing certification programs for producers in Latin America and can help build your programs in Spanish speaking countries.

Training Events

 

We can develop basic and advanced trainings for organic inspectors or for companies that want to train their staff about the organic certification process and regulations.

Final Review

 

When certification agencies need help with the final review of inspection reports, our team can provide high quality results quickly. We have over 30 years of combined experience conducting final reviews in English and Spanish. We are qualified to help with all organic certification scopes, including crops, handling, livestock, and wildharvest.

Standards and Policy

 

Our team lives and breathes organic standards. We can help you participate in any organic regulation review with integrity, intelligence, and effectiveness.

Fiber & Textiles

 

With years of experience in the field, we can help you navigate the certification of organic fiber and textiles under the NOP (for raw materials) and GOTS (for finished products). From personal hygiene to apparel to bedding, we have worked in all facets of the textile supply chain, with a focus on organic cotton, fiber flax (linen) and hemp.