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Guides and answers, by who you are

Pick the role that fits and follow the steps in order.

I am a farmer I am an inspector I want to buy produce I am an administrator

Running an inspection

What a panel member does before, during and after a visit.

1 Complete the training Inspectors are trained members. The group records who has qualified.
2 Sign up to a visit Panels need three or more. A visit short of three is flagged and does not proceed.
3 Check the conflict rule You cannot score your own farm. Step off the panel if you are named on it.
4 Score what you observe Score the farm in front of you, not the declaration. Photograph every deduction.
5 Sign the report Your signature is a key event on the report. Once signed the score is final.

Common questions

Do I need to be certified to join?

No. You join first, then declare your practices and host an inspection.

Who inspects my farm?

Trained members from neighbouring farms. Nobody scores their own farm.

How long does a certificate last?

Twelve months, with a re-inspection at least once a year.

What happens if I score below the band?

Between 75% and 89% you are conditional: named corrections and a re-check, usually within ninety days. Below 75% the certificate is suspended and listings come down.

Can a buyer check my certificate?

Anyone can, without an account, using the number printed on it.

Does the assessment work without signal?

Yes. Answers, photographs and GPS pins are held on the device and upload when you reconnect.

Can I sell produce that is not certified?

Not through this market. Listings carry the certification status of the farm behind them.

What if I disagree with a score?

The constitution sets how disputes are raised and decided. Ask an administrator to start it.

Contact

Contact details are not published on this site yet.

Next round

Bring your farm into the group

Membership opens to growers in the districts the clusters already cover.

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