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Create more educational & communication resources for Inspectors to use
from Oregon Tilth's Policy Recommendations for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program
by Oregon Tilth
Another way of improving communication and efficiency is to provide more materials and tools to inspectors. It is not uncommon for producers to inquire about the cost share program to their inspectors. While not allowed to assist with completing paperwork, inspectors can point producers in the right direction and provide beneficial resources.
Ensuring that inspectors are well-informed on the cost share program and how to access it is an essential first step to leveraging the opportunity of transferring that knowledge to organic operations during the inspection. Creating both electronic documents and physical pamphlets for inspectors to share with those interested can encourage more use of the cost share program.
Again, these efforts can be costly and timely (both in staff time and printed materials),but there is an important correlation between education and awareness and usage ofthe OCCSP.
