Certified Organic Fence Posts

Examples of lumber in contact with livestock in an organic livestock production area include.

Certified organic fence posts.

Nrcs can also help producers impellent livestock watering facilities and pipelines windbreak planting silvo pasture and livestock shelter structures composting facilities and waste management plants to meet usda organic requirements and protect soil and water quality from animal. Our organic certified plastic posts are made from recycled blended polypropylene. These rugged uv stabilized composite posts contain no fiberglass pvc or hazardous materials. They are safe for horses ideal for organic operations and environmentally friendly.

Oeffa organic certification fact sheet reated lumber is not allowed for new construction or replacement repair on certified organic farms. The fence shall be constructed according to the specifications attached as appendix d. And unlike organisations like the catholics who have a supreme authority to define truth criteria for organic certification are left to a large extent to the local authorities to determine. Stakes or posts placed in soil to indicate rows or identify boundaries next to crops.

Backed by a 20 year limited warranty these posts won t rot rust or crack. Both are acceptable alternatives to treated wooden posts. Organic farm fencing pro fence offers untreated cedar wooden posts and galvanized metal posts as an acceptable option for organic farming. The issue with treated posts is not based in science or reality but in belief and philosophy within the official certification community.

For fence posts certifiers will usually accept an electric wire polytape etc as a barrier to prevent animals from coming in contact with the treated wood. Signs shall be posted within five 5 days of the date of this order with lettering legible from a distance of at least 25 feet which states caution. To maintain organic certification your certified organic farm or business will go through an annual review and inspection process. If your operation is not located in the u s see our international trade page to learn about your options for organic certification.

Baseboards in high tunnels in contact with soil with crops grown in soil. Contact pro fence for details. Trellis posts including end posts and posts within a row line posts. Actual certification costs or fees.