Bay State Organic - Organic Certifiers for the Northeast U.S.


			Baystate Organic Certifiers Organic Certifiers for the Northeast United States
			ABOUT US... Baystate Organic Certifiers is a USDA National Organic Program accredited certifying agent that certifies farm operations in the Northeast United States, and processing operations anywhere in the continental United States. We will certify Growers and Livestock Producers in the following Northeast states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and New Jersey. Baystate Organic Certifiers focuses solely on certification of organic operations and is a National Organic Program accredited organic certifying agent owned and operated by Massachusetts Independent Certification, Inc. (MICI). MICI is a non-profit business dedicated to sustainable agriculture and food certification organized as a 501(c)3 corporation. MICI is dedicated to providing affordable certification services to farms using sustainable agriculture practices and to food processing and handling operations that purchase sustainable agriculture products.			CALENDAR • 06/15/08 • Final Deadline for Grower Certification Applications.
			This website is divided into the following sections: Certification - Information (including manuals, application forms, renewal forms) on certification for ORGANIC growers, processors, livestock producers & handlers; recordkeeping & help information; and helpful downloads including the USDA & Baystate Organic Certifier seals, etc. For Consumers - Organic Grower and Processor Contact Information for consumers who wish to purchase certified organic products and services. For Growers - Direct link to information (including manuals, application forms, renewal forms, etc.) on certification for organic growers including resources to locate approved organic products. For Processors - Direct link to information (including manuals, application forms, renewal forms, etc.) on certification for organic processors including resources to locate approved organic products. Organic Seed & Seedlings - A list of seed suppliers that have been identified as selling organic seed. Useful Links - A list of agencies and organizations that are useful informational resources for organic certification, local and state chapters & growers associations, etc. CONTACT US... Baystate Organic Certifiers c/o Don Franczyk 683 River St. Winchendon, MA 01475 Phone: (978) 297-4171 E-mail: baystateorganic@earthlink.net HOME • CERTIFICATION • FOR CONSUMERS • FOR GROWERS • FOR PROCESSORS • ORGANIC SEED & SEEDLINGS • USEFUL LINKS Web site design and maintenance by Jorma Kansanen. COPYRIGHT © 2004-2008 Baystate Organic Certifiers. All Rights Reserved.