Scopes of Organic Certification:
Crop, Livestock, and Handling/Processing
Initial Organic Certification:
- Certification Fee (Non-refundable): $750
- All-inclusive flat fee for initial certification.
Organic Certification Continuation:
- Application fee (Non-refundable): $200
- Gross Organic Sales Assessment: 0.5% of gross organic sales (previous calendar year)
Organic Certification of Exempt Operations:
- Annual flat fee (Non-refundable): $200
- Only applies to operations with total gross organic sales of <$5,000
- All other organic certification requirements apply
- Total certification costs are capped at a maximum of $7500
Miscellaneous Fees:
- Postage and handling of unsigned or incomplete applications - Actual cost
- Copies of official documents - Greater of $5 or $0.25/page
- Out of state travel - Mileage and expenses at the IRS rate
Late Fees for Organic Certification Continuation:
- Update applications and fees are due at the Clemson University office no later than March 1st.
- Any update applications and fees that are submitted after this time period will be charged a $100.00 late fee.
Clemson University is now equipped to receive online payments for organic certification application and inspection fees. CU Marketplace ensures convenient and secure payment with a credit card. If you have questions about this system, please contact organic@clemson.edu or call at 864-646-2129
