INFO SHEET

WHAT’S IT GONNA TAKE TO GO ORGANIC?

After 7 years working in organic compliance on products from fresh pasta sauces to handmade body balms, the primary reason I see small producers decide not to go organic is because they fear the increased paperwork. That fear can be so strong that I’ve even seen folks who have BIG accounts waiting to bring them in once they go organic, delay the process. So if you are feeling that dread, you are not alone.

The thing is, organic products are higher priced in the marketplace. It’s just that simple. I have run competitor comparisons on at least 100 products in my time and ALWAYS customers are willing to pay more for a product that is certified organic. What does that mean for you, my friend? Well, a ten to fifteen percent increase in your pricing could be what shifts you from struggling-to-survive to hot-damn-profitable.

Yes, going organic will mean some increased paperwork. But most of this record-keeping is not only the basis of running safe & efficient production, it can also help you gather the information vital to steer the growth of your company. To that end this info sheet is an exhaustive list of WHAT you’ll need to be able to show to your inspector and the record-keeping that will get you there. Take a look and make an informed decision on whether organic is right for you.

And if you decide you want to go for it, but don’t want to go through the hassle of figuring out how - that’s what we’re here for.