SOPA Fees
SOPA Fees
Copy of the SOPA Organic Standards £25 + VAT
New Member application fee £300 +VAT (total cost for first year). This is a discounted rate for producers converting to organic production and applies to the first calendar 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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