Ounce of Hope, also known as Ounce of Hope Farms, LLC and Fishpoop.com, has achieved a significant milestone: OMRI certification. This certification, attained in June 2024, officially recognizes the brand’s fish poop fertilizer and soil conditioner as organic.
This achievement opens up new avenues for Ounce of Hope, allowing its products to be sold nationwide on platforms like Amazon and Walmart Marketplace, as well as in Memphis, TN. Cameron Heil, the company’s operations manager, emphasizes that the certification confirms the high standards they’ve always adhered to. “Before this, we knew we were using beyond organic standards,” he stated. “Now we can confidently show that off to the world.”
The OMRI certification holds significant weight within the agricultural industry, serving as a symbol of quality and sustainability. “It’s a demonstration for urban agriculture, aquaponics, and small craft cultivators,” Heil added. “To attain the certificate is the highest seal of approval as far as the USDA is concerned.”
While the certification benefits farmers in easily identifying organic products, its significance for the general public might not be as apparent. Many consumers question the need for organic products, prompting Ounce of Hope to clarify their philosophy. “A big part of our ‘why’ is that getting certified organic has that sort of human component,” Heil explained. “It’s not an easy endeavor and tons of farmers and companies just do without it because of what goes into it. A main part of our ‘why’ is to prove that we can produce something safer and cleaner for all humans and ecosystems.”
Collin Bercier, the founder of Ounce of Hope, expressed pride in his team’s accomplishment. “I’m proud of our team for getting it done,” he said. “It’s not an easy or quick process.”
Ounce of Hope’s fish poop fertilizer is readily available on their main website and their dedicated platform, fishpoop.com. The company also explores wholesale opportunities for larger farms and commercial businesses.
FishPoop.com, founded by Bercier, offers concentrated fish poop as a premium plant food and soil conditioner. Suitable for all types of plants, from outdoor crops to indoor houseplants, fish poop aims to be the most authentic organic fertilizer on the market. 100% organic and all-natural, the product is produced without harming any fish.
