Certified Organic Fence Posts

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Certified organic fence posts.

Actual certification costs or fees. Our organic certified plastic posts are made from recycled blended polypropylene. Ask your certifier if he or she has an allowance for this practice for new construction you will need to use non treated wood. The issue with treated posts is not based in science or reality but in belief and philosophy within the official certification community.

For fence posts certifiers will usually accept an electric wire polytape etc as a barrier to prevent animals from coming in contact with the treated wood. Organic farm fencing pro fence offers untreated cedar wooden posts and galvanized metal posts as an acceptable option for organic farming. Examples of lumber in contact with livestock in an organic livestock production area include. They are safe for horses ideal for organic operations and environmentally friendly.

Signs shall be posted within five 5 days of the date of this order with lettering legible from a distance of at least 25 feet which states caution. Oeffa organic certification fact sheet reated lumber is not allowed for new construction or replacement repair on certified organic farms. Baseboards in high tunnels in contact with soil with crops grown in soil. Backed by a 20 year limited warranty these posts won t rot rust or crack.

If your operation is not located in the u s see our international trade page to learn about your options for organic certification. To maintain organic certification your certified organic farm or business will go through an annual review and inspection process. Both are acceptable alternatives to treated wooden posts. These rugged uv stabilized composite posts contain no fiberglass pvc or hazardous materials.

Nrcs can also help producers impellent livestock watering facilities and pipelines windbreak planting silvo pasture and livestock shelter structures composting facilities and waste management plants to meet usda organic requirements and protect soil and water quality from animal. Stakes or posts placed in soil to indicate rows or identify boundaries next to crops. Trellis posts including end posts and posts within a row line posts. The fence shall be constructed according to the specifications attached as appendix d.