mendocinorenegade.com
Mendocino Renegade | Fees
http://www.mendocinorenegade.com//fees
All fees include inspection and are subject to change with notice. Application Fee: $100;. Current Biodynamic Certified Application Fee: $50;. Current Biodynamic Certified Renewal Fee: $50. The rationale for charging less to currently certified Demeter Biodynamic applicants is that Biodynamic standards are even stricter than those of Mendocino Renegade. It is a boon to have these as members of our organization. Hardship Applicant Fee: $50;. Hardship Renewal Fee: $50.
mendocinorenegade.com
Mendocino Renegade | Fees
http://www.mendocinorenegade.com/fees
All fees include inspection and are subject to change with notice. Application Fee: $100;. Current Biodynamic Certified Application Fee: $50;. Current Biodynamic Certified Renewal Fee: $50. The rationale for charging less to currently certified Demeter Biodynamic applicants is that Biodynamic standards are even stricter than those of Mendocino Renegade. It is a boon to have these as members of our organization. Hardship Applicant Fee: $50;. Hardship Renewal Fee: $50.
mendocinorenegade.com
Mendocino Renegade | Standards
http://www.mendocinorenegade.com//standards
The following are some of the concepts and practices that are fundamental to biological production and should be the backbone of a certified grower's farming system. Rotations and diversification are key principles in an ecological farming system. Mendocino Renegade certification does not in any way imply or suggest affiliation or compliance with any other certification program. In an annual cropping system:. Legumes used as green manures, cover crops or permanent understory improve fertility. Varietal s...
mendocinorenegade.com
Mendocino Renegade | Livestock Standards
http://www.mendocinorenegade.com/livestock
Only those farms and businesses that use biological methods for their entire farm or operation will qualify. Mixed and parallel production are prohibited. All livestock must be produced following Renegade standards. Feed containing plastic pellets, urea or other synthetic materials. Feed containing antibiotics, hormones, drugs, or other medications. Intentional refeeding of manure. Maintaining animals on poorly balanced diets, including raising anemic animals (as in veal production). MENDOCINO RENEGADE l...
mendocinorenegade.com
Mendocino Renegade | Materials List
http://www.mendocinorenegade.com/materials
The easiest way to stay on the safe side is to look for the OMRI-listed logo on products and make sure there is no petroleum, hoof, or horn meal. If that is unsatisfactory, we have access to complete lists, by product and quarterly updates, of OMRI changes in policy. Phone Tim Bates (895-2333). He can help you make an informed decision. Mendocino Renegade certification does not in any way imply or suggest affiliation or compliance with any other certification program. P - 1,4 Dimethyl Napthalene. R - Adj...
mendocinorenegade.com
Mendocino Renegade | Certified Members
http://www.mendocinorenegade.com/members
Big River Nursery at the Stanford Inn.
mendocinorenegade.com
Mendocino Renegade | Renegade Application
http://www.mendocinorenegade.com//application
To apply for Renegade certification, we will need:. Your completed application form. The Off Farm Inputs form. A map and a plot plan of your farming or gardening operation. Please send your application and fee to Bill Radtkey, 680 Blue Oak Dr., Ukiah, CA 95482.
mendocinorenegade.com
Mendocino Renegade | Processor Standards
http://www.mendocinorenegade.com/processor
In addition to MENDOCINO RENEGADE Basic Requirements and Procedures, MENDOCINO RENEGADE will certify processed food only from ingredients that are:. A) certified organically grown, raised or produced, and. B) in their processing have not been treated with synthetically or artificially derived preservatives, colorings, flavorings, irradiation or any other artificial or synthetic additive. Processors" include operations that assemble purchased or farmed ingredients and market processed products. MENDOCINO ...
mendocinorenegade.com
Mendocino Renegade | Principles
http://www.mendocinorenegade.com/principles
Will guide all standards and allowable materials. The Renegade label is granted to members who register and sign an affidavit to follow these three following guiding principles. 1 Wholesome food is grown and processed using sustainable, non-polluting methods as close as possible to those found in nature. No artificial inputs in the form of synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. Growing methods that nourish and enrich the soil. Pest controls that are benign to the overall ecosystem. Food crops a...
