>.Why not do for the small farmer what they may do for the small
certifier.
>Let the small farmer after he goes through the transition period get
<bigger>Inspected </bigger>every 5 years that will cut down on the
inspection cost leave
>inspectors time to check out the big mix operations and it will also
make
>sure the farmer understands the certifying rules . There is no need to
tax
>these small growers out of business as we want even more small farm
>certified not less. There are more small farms now in Ca. and it is
>growing thanks to CSA and farmers markets and of course the organic
>movement. I say give the small grower of say $40000 in sells the same
>break we are hopefully giving the small certifier. The inspection every
5
>yr. plus paper work every year plus he has to follow all other rules
should
>help more small growers be certified . I think the public will go for
>that. I don't mind being certified I just need to keep my cost down
and
>this would be a big help.
>
>
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