Ash Street Organics Inc
Kelly is a sought-after consultant for American and Canadian companies of all sizes. With a flexible approach, Kelly helps her clients efficiently and cost-effectively prepare for and maintain organic certification. Her work as an active inspector, trainer and committee member keeps her current with organic industry changes. Specialization: Canada Organic Regime (COR) and equivalencies, National Organic Program (NOP) and equivalencies; Soil Association Health & Beauty Standards
Languages: English, very basic conversational French | Kelly A. Monaghan
Toronto, Canada
(416) 528-1490
kelly@ashstreetorganics.com
www.ashstreetorganics.com
Service Area: Based in Toronto, Canada and able to physically work throughout North America and globally via electronic means |
BiOrganic Solutions Mexico
Apoyo y gestión de Certificaciones y/o inspecciones orgánicas, desarrollo de Plan de Manejo Organico, Gestión de Registro y auditorias; Revisión y registro de Insumos (Fertilizantes y Plaguicidas) Acreditación de OMRI, cdfa, etc; Soluciones a la medida. Vinculación con el sector organico. Acreditación orgánica. Conduct Organic Certifications and/or Inspections, Development of Organic System Plan, carry out audits or inspections; Input Review and registration (Fertilizers & Pesticides) OMRI, cdfa, etc; Tailored Solutions. Organic Networking. Organic Accreditation. Specialization: Certificaciones y Regitsros; USDA-NOP, LOOA-SAGARPA rules
Languages: Ingles, Español | René Anguiano Uribe
Guadalajara, Mexico
(333) 579-7668
rene@biorganics.com.mx
biorganics.com.mx
Service Area: México, Estados Unidos, Centro y Sur América |
Cannabis Ag Advisors
Have been involved in organic ag for nearly twenty years (both growing & inspecting), as well as, working closely with Cannabis production for the last 10 & now with Hemp as a viable crop! I offer organic certification help & consulting for Hemp, as well as, SOP's & compliant practices for Cannabis production. Also, how to maintain biodiversity within Hemp & Cannabis operations. Specialization: Grower, Processor/Handler scopes
Languages: English | Seth Rosmarin
(530) 559-3552
cannabisagadvisors@gmail.com
Service Area: Available anywhere or via phone or video chat. |
Christie Organic Consultants, Inc.
Having worked both for major organic certification agencies as an inspector, reviewer, and certification representative, and as an independent organic consultant with a prominent consulting firm, anything from the most humble farm to the most complex multi-ingredient processing and packing operations, Lois Christie has seen it all from both sides, making Christie Organic Consultants uniquely qualified to assist you with all things organic. Lois is well versed in the regulations and requirements for the USDA National Organic Program (NOP), as the international standards such as Canada, the EU, Japan and Switzerland. We will train you and your staff, prepare your application and update existing forms and systems or create new ones, as needed. We will also assist with material reviews, extensive or complex responses, mediations and/or appeals. Después de haber trabajado para los principales organismos de certificación orgánica como un inspector, revisor y representante de certificación y como consultor independiente orgánico con una consultoría prominente, Lois Christie ha visto todo de diversas perspectivas, desde la más humilde granja hasta el más complejo procesamiento de multi-ingredientes al igual que operaciones de empaque; esto hace Christie Organic Consultants este capacitada especialmente para ayudarle con todo su manejo orgánico. Lois está altamente capacitada en los reglamentos y requisitos para el programa orgánico nacional (NOP) del USDA, así como muchas normas internacionales tales como Canadá, la UE, Japón y Suiza. Capacitaremos a su personal, prepararemos su solicitud y actualizaremos las formas y sistemas existentes o crear nuevos procesos según sea necesario. También le ayudaremos con materiales y opiniones; respuestas extensas o complejas, mediaciones y/o apelaciones. Specialization: Grower, Livestock, Processor, Trader, Co-Packer, Retail, Restaurant. USDA National Organic Program, Mexico (Reglamento de Productos Orgánicos/SAGARPA), Biodynamic, Non-GMO Certification, NSF 305 Body Care Certification, Material Registration (Review, OMRI, WSDA, CDFA)
Languages: English, Spanish | Lois Christie
1119 S. Mission Rd. #245
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 723-3775
lois@christieorganic.com
www.christieorganic.com
Service Area: Worldwide, specializing in the U.S. and Mexico |
Common Ground Organic Consulting
You do the farming, I’ll do the paperwork. Services include: beginning the organic certification process, inspection preparation, ongoing communication with your certifier, and hourly consultations for questions pertaining to transitioning to organic, input materials, record-keeping, adverse actions, and more. Specialization: Grower | Kelly Korman
1199 S Federal Hwy, Suite 241
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 377-2197
kelly@commongroundorganic.com
www.commongroundorganic.com
Service Area: United States |
Daniel Giacomini
Independent nutritional and dairy management consultant for 25 years focusing on both conventional and certified organic dairy operations. Developed a process to customize nutritional and management programs for dairy farmers and the dairy feed industry while working to create a greater interface between industry and the dairy farmer - particularly certified organic dairy farmers. Specialization: Livestock (dairy) | Daniel Giacomini
P.O. Box 354
Middletown, CA 94561
(707) 987-9184
dg.giacomini@gmail.com |
Dr. Joe Montecalvo
Specializes in all aspects of handler and food processing certification requirements for USDA-NOP, EU and export to Japan and Canada compliance requirement. Have served as both an inspector and consultant to the organic food processing industry since 1993. Also specialize in organic food safety, HACCP assessments and optimization of plant sanitation operations and employee training in all areas of organic food safety. Specialization: Processor/Handler | Joe Montecalvo, PhD
510 Fresno Ave.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 772-3574
montecalvo@charter.net
Service Area: U.S. and international |
Four Seasons Ag Consulting
Farming organically ourselves since 1989, we help develop Farm Plans and OSPs. We also provide full service monitoring and recommendations for pest, disease and weed management and fertility needs. Specialization: Grower | Cindy Lashbrook, Bill Thompson
12230 Livingston Cressey Rd.
Livingston, CA 95334
(209) 761-0081
foursea@clearwire.net
Service Area: Central and Northern California |
Full Circle Consulting LLC
20 years of experience in the organic industry, with food safety emphasis [GFSI, GMP, HACCP]. Services include organic compliance assessment, organic system plan development, certification application, employee training, inspection support, supplier/co-packer audits. Specialization: Processor/Handler, Broker/Trader, Co-Packer/Private Labeler, Retailer | Patti Bursten Deutsch
P.O. Box 165
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 206-6499
pattibd@gmail.com
Service Area: North America |
Independent Organic Services, Inc.
Consulting and assistance in all areas of organic production, processing and certification. Over 20 years working in organic certification. Accredited organic inspector, former certification program manager for a large national certifier. Trained in HACCP, ISO 9001:2001. Experienced with NOP, JAS, COR and EU organic standards.
Consultoría y asistencia en todas las áreas de producción, procesamiento y certificación orgánica. Más de 20 años trabajando en certificación orgánica. Inspector orgánico acreditado, ex gerente del programa de certificación para un gran certificador nacional. Formado en HACCP, ISO 9001: 2001. Experiencia con NOP, JAS, COR y los estándares orgánicos de la UE. Specialization: Farming, Livestock, Processor/Handler, apiculture, community grower groups, and transition to organic (agricultura, ganado, manipulación/procesamiento, apicultura, grupos comunitarios y la transición a producción orgánica) Languages: English, Spanish | Garth Kahl
14941 Lobster Valley Rd.
Alsea, OR 97324
(541) 486-4400 / (541) 602-2156
gkahl@peak.com
www.independentorganic.com
Service Area: Global |
Integrated Organic Services, Inc.
Based in Mexico, we provide evaluation, development, training and verification to the following international organic standards to companies located in the USA, Mexico and Central and South America: NOP, COR, EU, JAS, IFOAM and CAAQ. We evaluate inputs for compliance to the NOP and translate the documentation required to obtain OMRI registration. We put our bilingual organic expertise at your disposal. Basado en México, proveemos evaluación, desarrollo, capacitación y verificación a las siguientes normas orgánicas internacionales a empresas ubicadas en los EEUU, México y Centro y Sur América: NOP, COR, EU, JAS, IFOAM y CAAQ. Evaluamos el cumplimiento de insumos al NOP y traducimos la documentación requerida para obtener el registro OMRI. Review & translation of documents required to obtain OMRI registration of inputs & materials. Internal on-site inspections. Development & review of Standard Operating Procedures & Logs (receiving, production, pest control, sanitation, etc.). Training programs. Review of ingredients & materials. Development & review of audit tracking systems. Revisión y traducción de documentos requeridos para obtener registro OMRI para insumos y materiales. Inspecciones internas de instalaciones. Desarrollo y revisión de Procedimientos Estandarizados Escritos y Bitácoras (recepción, producción, control de plagas, limpieza, etc.). Programas de capacitación. Revisión de ingredientes y materiales. Desarrollo y revisión de sistemas de rastreo. Specialization: Grower (including greenhouse), Processor/Handler, Retail
Languages: English, Spanish | Cara Smiley
Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
+52 1-951-228-3386
csmiley@integratedorganic.com
www.integratedorganic.com
Service Area: Mexico, Central America, South America, U.S. |
Karlin Strategic Consulting LLC
With over 15 years experience in private/non-profit sectors, and all three branches of federal government, Karlin Strategic Consulting offers persuasive and effective regulatory and policy advocacy, political strategy, and coalition building for the organic food and agriculture sector. Former VP of Government Affairs/General Counsel for the Organic Trade Association. Specialization: Regulatory and policy assistance; strategic advice and counsel
Languages: English | Marni Karlin
2107 S Street NW Unit M
Washington, D.C. 20008
(202) 236-7473
marni@karlinstrategic.com
www.karlinstrategic.com
Service Area: Worldwide |
Keep It Simple: Organic Solutions
Because all operations are unique, I am dedicated to designing compliance systems that are tailored to meet the needs of your operation while being practical, manageable and above all simple. Because if it doesn’t work for you, it doesn’t work. As a full time organic inspector since 2006, I have completed over 1,200 inspections, encompassing grower, handler/processor, livestock and dairy operations. From trace-back audits to dry matter calculations, I have the necessary experience to reduce your paperwork burden while providing solid systems of documentation that will keep your certification efforts as efficient and hassle-free as possible. Specialization: Grower, Livestock, Processor/Handler
Languages: English | Benjamin Lewis
204 J St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 574-1407
SimpleOrganicSolutions@gmail.com
www.KeepItSimpleOrganicSolutions.com |
Mark Chass
Comprehensive certification and inspection experience since 1982. Specialization: Grower, Livestock, Processor/Handler | Mark Chass
P.O. Box 2161
Sebastopol, CA 95473
(707) 824-9544
cell (707) 217-6351
markchass@comcast.net
Service Area: San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California |
ORG&NICS
The ORG&NICS online course is a rapid, simplified walk-through to best prepare you, your employees and your facility for the USDA Organic Certification audit and continued compliance. No matter your product, whether it’s energy bars, a great new line of skincare or the best herbal remedy, this course has all the required regulatory preparation and details ready for you. You just customize and fill in the blanks while guided each step of the way (including live one-on-one help) to being fully prepared for your first successful USDA Organic Audit. Specialization: Personal Care and Food Products for Manufacturers, Processors
Languages: English | Vickie Natale
San Clemente, CA
(949) 481-9900
vickie@orgnics.com
www.orgnics.com
Service Area: Worldwide |
Organic Consulting Firm, The
Let The Organic Consulting Firm (The OCF) do the work for you! The OCF is an international company providing full service evaluation, development, training, and verification to organic standards, including USDA, JAS, Canada, EU, and others. The founders are active in today’s organic certification industry. The OCF will integrate organic compliance into existing procedures to create a complete customized Organic System Plan. Specialization: Grower, Livestock, Processor/Handler, Retail
Languages: English | Karen Troxell, Shannon Murphy
30520 Rancho California Road Suite 107-101
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 676-4395
info@theocf.com
www.TheOCF.com
Service Area: Offices located in Southern California, traveling globally, specializing in the U.S., and Canada |
Organic Education Solutions (OES), LLC
Organic Education Solutions offers premier trainings, products and consulting services to organic and food safety operators. Our goal is to increase your company’s compliance to industry requirements. We offer critical knowledge of best practices to improve the performance of your team and system and prevent common and costly mistakes. Visit us at our website and try our training kit, “Keep It Organic” for organic processing employees. Specialization: Qualified for national and international organic and food safety programs for growers, livestock and processors | Krista Wanser
P.O. Box 104
Dwight, NE 68635
(608) 206-6499
support@organiceducation
solutions.com
www.organiceducationsolutions.com |
Organic Help
Organic certification consultant specializing in crops and processing. Services include assessment to USDA NOP and international standards compliancy. Offering complete Application and Organic System Plan development. Consulting with emphasis on support and education for the producer and staff. Specialization: Grower, Processor/Handler | Carol Cripe
32902 Lilac Road
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 550-0519
lilacoaksranch@gmail.com
Service Area: Southwest U.S. |
Organic Integrity International
Over 35 years of experience in organic handling, farming and consulting/training. Have worked in over 40 countries with governments, many of the largest organic companies in the world down to small strart-ups. I am sure we can assist in bringing success to your certified organic endeavors. Specialization: Grower, Grower Groups, Processor/Handler (simple and complex manufacturing), Retail
Languages: English, Spanish | Rick Martinez
908 W. Virginia Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 765-0282
organicintegrity@msn.com
Service Area: Worldwide |
Organic Systems International, Inc.
Specialist in farm and handler organic, food safety and quality compliance consulting and training. Quick delivery of high quality plans, streamlined and customized to the company's needs. 20 years experience in organic audits. Currently enrolled at Utah State University for a Masters in Food Safety and Quality. Specialization: Grower, Livestock, Processor/Handler
Languages: English, French | Stanley Edwards
1665 N. 1770 E
Logan, UT 84341
(208) 354-4467
stanley_edwards@comcast.net
Service Area: Worldwide |
Richard D. Siegel Law Offices
Agricultural lawyer in Washington, DC, for over 30 years, specializing in legal counsel and Federal government representation for organic food & fiber companies, ingredient companies, fertilizer and seed companies, associations and certifiers. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, USDA. Specialization: Regulatory Assistance | Richard Siegel
600 New Hampshire Ave. NW #500
Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 518-6364
fax (202) 234-3550
rsiegel@rdslaw.net
www.rdslaw.net
Service Area: U.S. and international |
Rick Falkenberg, Ph.D.
We simplify the certification process for you, no matter if you are experienced or a beginning organic producer, processor, trader, distributor, retailer or restaurateur. We can assists you in assuring that your organic facility, ingredient and product suppliers are fully compliant to standards such as the USA NOP 7 CFR Part 205, the European Union EEC 2092/91, the Japan JAS and IFOAM. Specialization: Processor/Handler, Retail | Rick Falkenberg, Ph.D.
Turlock, CA 95382
(831) 596-3652
fax (888) 867-4137
falkenberg@sbcglobal.net
Service Area: California and Pacific Northwest |
Sheila Linderman
Organic certification and products specialist, with expertise in processing, farming, and personal care/cosmetics. Specialization: Grower, Processor/Handler, Personal Care Products, Retail
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish | Sheila Linderman
5265-1 Newcastle Avenue
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 578-3786
cell (818) 235-2232
sheila@sheilalinderman.com
www.sheilalinderman.com
Service Area: U.S., Canada, EU (particularly France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK), Morocco |
Simple Organic Solutions
Experts in processing and handling. SOS knows the regulations, understands the processing industry and can accommodate to your unique needs. Specialization: Personal Care Products, Processor/Handling
Languages: English | Bob Durst
1873 Bullevard
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 740-6490
fax (801) 991-5660
BobD@SimpleOrganicSolutions.com
www.simpleorganicsolutions.com
Service Area: Primarily Western U.S. |
Solstice Solutions
Solstice Solutions specializes in regulatory and certification assistance for the mushroom farming, processing and retail industries. Whether you are just starting your operation, or need assistance transitioning to a Certified Organic status, we have a solution for you! We are experts in mushroom farming, organic certification, and MGAP systems. Specialization: Grower, Processor/Handler, Broker, Private Label, Retail/Restaurant, Split-Operations | Krysta Froberg
P.O. Box 10182
Spokane, WA 99209
(509) 994-7611
krysta@solsticesolutionslt.com
www.solsticesolutionslt.com
Service Area: Worldwide |
Soporte Tecnocomercial de México SC/Agrosupport of Mexico
Experience in all aspects of handler and crop certification requirements for USDA-NOP, Organic Food Safety, HACCP assessments and optimization of plant sanitation operations, as well as employee training in all areas of organic food safety. Specialization: Technical and commercial support in the whole agricultural supply chain
Languages: Spanish, English | Eduardo Medina
Batalla de Churubusco 1870-1 Col. Chapultepec
Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico 80040
(667) 713-9592 / (667) 713-9556
(667) 755 0676
emedina@agsm.mx
www.agsm.mx
Service Area: U.S., Mexico, and South America |
Stephen V. Bird
Let me help you to organize your organic documentation for an initial application or your next inspection. I have over 15 years experience in organic growing, consulting, and inspections for growers, handlers, and processors. I can save you time and money; creating your organic system plan (OSP), training your staff to lead inspections, preparing for your next inspection (mock inspection), or solving issues of concern identified on your last inspection. I know what it takes to get through inspections efficiently. Assisting clients in California and the western states. Specialization: Grower, Processor/Handler, Food Safety (GLOBALG.A.P., Ranch, Harvest Crew, Cold Storage, Processing w/ HACCP, & MGAP) | Stephen V. Bird
10 Raymond Court
Logan, UT 84321
(916) 214-3954
stephenvbird@gmail.com
www.organicandfoodsafetytraining.com
Service Area: California and Western States |
Sustainable Strategies
Advisors in Food and Agriculture. Bob Anderson is a recognized authority and has hands-on experience in all aspects of organic agriculture, organic processing, organic certification, marketing, government relations and international trade. He also serves as an advisor to OTA, the USDA, NOP, Foreign Agriculture Service, USTR and U.S. Department of State. Until 2000, he was president of Walnut Acres Organic Farms, America's original organic farm and first value added processor. Specialization: Processor/Handler and International/foreign certifications and trade agreements as well as Organic Strategies and Livestock production, including Animal Welfare. | Robert Anderson
206 Harris Avenue
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 574-1063
bobanderson1217@yahoo.com
Service Area: Worldwide |
Todd Linsky Consulting
Todd Linsky Consulting, an organic brand management company, offers a balanced approach and a quality of service not currently available. TLC focuses on serving the comprehensive needs of growers, retailers, and wholesalers worldwide by building brands and increasing supplies while maintaining the integrity of the natural products industry. Specialization: organic brand management; bridging the gap between the grower, the wholesaler, and the retail community | Todd Linsky
(661) 342-3409
todd@toddlinsky.com
www.toddlinsky.com
Service Area: Worldwide |
Wolf, DiMatteo & Associates, Inc.
Experts in organic regulations, policy, compliance, strategy, production, and handling. NOSB petitions; certification assistance, Organic System Plans for NOP, EU, COR; input reviews and OMRI, WSDA, CDFA approvals. Helping people with strategic plans, sustainable development, and triple bottom line mission for over 30 years. Network of associates worldwide. Specialization: Grower, Livestock, Processor/Handler, Retail, Wild Harvest | Bill Wolf, President; Sandy Mays, Partner, Operations & Certification Support; Katherine DiMatteo, Managing Partner, Client Services; Sue Wagner, Associate, Input Reviews and Compliance
49 Race Street
P.O. Box 458
Newcastle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5107
fax (540) 864-5161
info@organicspecialists.com
www.organicspecialists.com
Service Area: Worldwide |
