Can someone guide on how to get PGS certification of my fields. I need details on how to get started, what number of peer farmers I need for starting it out etc.
OFAI offers its members two different procedures for organic farm certification: ‘Participatory Guarantee System’ (PGS) and the ‘Third Party Appraisal’ (TPS).
Participatory Guarantee System
In the ‘participatory guarantee system’, local groups of farmers conduct the farm appraisals themselves and maintain a group watch to ensure that all follow the standards and the rules. OFAI is a founder member of the PGS Organic India Council. Find out all about PGS at: PGS Organic India
This method of appraisal is best suited for rural communities, villages, special focus groups organized by NGOs, etc.
