SOPA Fees
SOPA Fees
Standards £25 + VAT
New Member application fee £250 +VAT (total cost for first year). This is a discounted rate for producers converting to organic production and applies to the first year of membership. This includes all normal membership benefits such as conversion planning, technical advice, cost of inspection etc.
Plus, a non-refundable application fee of £50 + VAT, includes SOPA share certificate and consideration of application.
The fee structure below will be subject to change, the SOPA board review the fees on an annual basis and for confirmation of the actual fees, please contact the SOPA office.
Your SOPA membership fee includes
Organic inspections
Organic certification
Free advice on organic technical issues and management
Free technical information, industry updates and market intelligence
Free advice on co-ordinated trade networks – where to buy, where to sell
Representation throughout the UK to raise the profile and standing of Scottish organic producers and processors within the UK organic industry and the broader Scottish agricultural industry
Support and advice on the new SRDP funding options
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