Belcairn Concerns offers over 30 years of experience in organic agriculture research, teaching, organic certification, input evaluation, and standard setting. With professional training in economics, business and non-profit management, a practical farm background, retail experience, proficiency as an inspector and reviewer of farms, processors, and input manufacturers, and first-hand knowledge of both startups and established enterprises, Belcairn Concerns understands every aspect of organic enterprises. The principal of the business has served on the IFOAM Standards Committee and is familiar with the European and Canadian markets for organic food and the regulations in those markets.
Services offered include on-farm research, innovation, technology transfer, strategic planning, budget preparation, grant proposal writing, forecasting, market analysis, sustainability assessment, regulatory compliance assistance; input formulation advice, input review application preparation; organic system plans, certification applications; inspection preparation, management and employee training, pre-inspection audits, record-keeping systems, sampling, and response to appeals.