How does Organic Certification happen?

First of all, the farm must be free from prohibited substances (synthetic chemicals, etc) for a period of three years, called the “conversion period”. This is to give sufficient time for the operation to become fully organic.
It should be noted that smaller farmers that are practicing conventional agriculture can find this time period especially daunting, as their profits will take a hit. Measures are required to balance the losses during this period so that smaller farmers will be further encouraged to convert to organic agriculture.
After the conversion period, the operation is eligible for certification. That’s why you might hear some farms claiming to be “organic for x years, and certified organic for y years”.
The certification can cost farmers Rs.10,000-60,000, depending on the type of product, the size of the operation, and the agency chosen to do the certification.
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