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31 Search Results for : Certification Agencies As of October 21, 2002 the U.S. organic law went into effect and is implemented by the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). Private agencies and some state programs are accredited by the USDA's NOP to provide independent, third-party certification verifying organic food is produced according to US organic standards. Other countries, such as Canada, Japan or the European Union, have their own standards for organic products. For export purposes, some U.S. agencies are approved to certify to various international standards. Contact each agency for information on their programs to access foreign organic markets. The USDA NOP does not directly certify farms or processors; they accredit agencies to certify operations as organic. Only agencies (both domestic and foreign) accredited by the USDA can perform organic certification for US markets. This directory lists a number of certification agencies that operate in the upper Midwest. Demeter Biodynamic Certification & Certification Services 39615 Luckiamute Rd, PO Box 1390 Philomath, OR 541-929-7148 fax 541-929-4387 jfullmer@peak.org www.demeter-usa.org Demeter® USA provides whole farm Biodynamic® certification, viewing the farm as a living organism. In addition to organic certification requirements, Demeter requires 10% biodiversity set-aside, on-farm fertility and pest control, and rigorous processing standards that emphasize minimal product manipulation. Global Organic Alliance PO Box 530 Bellefontaine, OH 937-593-1232 fax 937-593-9507 globalorganicalliance@hughes.net www.goa-online.org GOA maintains ISO 65 and USDA accreditation and verifies compliance to EU 848/2007 regulation. Also authorized to issue TM-11 Export Certificates to Japan and now holds JAS accreditation. Indiana Certified Organic LLC 8364 S State Road 39 Clayton, IN 317-539-4317 fax 317-539-2739 icollcceo@earthlink.net www.indianacertfiedorganic.com ICO is NOP, ISO 65 and CAEQ accredited and certifies across the US and in the US Virgin Islands. International Certification Services/Farm Verified Organic 301 5th Ave SE Medina, ND 701-486-3578 fax 701-486-3580 info@ics-intl.com www.ics-intl.com Offering certification under the National Organic Program and Farm Verified Organic (FVO) program for crops, livestock, processing, handling, wild harvest, apiculture, and more. Accreditations and approvals include: NOP, IFOAM,COR, ISO 65, EEC 834/2007, Bio Suisse Facilitation, and JAS facilitation. Maharishi Vedic Organic Agriculture Institute PO Box 2006 Fairfield, IA 641-469-5477 fax 641-472-1754 mvoai@maharishi.net www.mvoai.com Providing USDA accredited organic certification services worldwide. Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA) PO Box 821, 122 W Jefferson St Viroqua, WI 608-637-2526 fax 608-637-7032 mosa@mosaorganic.org www.mosaorganic.org NOP and ISO Guide 65 accredited certification agency providing services to producers and processor/handlers throughout the United States, with a strong focus on the Upper Midwest. Certification available for crops, wild crops, livestock and handling operations. Minnesota Crop Improvement Assoc (MCIA) 1900 Hendon Ave St. Paul, MN 612-625-7766 fax 612-625-3748 mncia@tc.umn.edu www.mncia.org Accredited organic certifier for crops and handling in the Upper Midwest. ISO Guide 65 compliant. Over 100 years of service to the agriculture industry. Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Organic Program 625 Robert St. N St Paul, MN 651-201-6616 fax 651-201-6120 meg.moynihan@state.mn.us www.mda.state.mn.us/food/organic Organic technical assistance (production, certification) and fact sheets available; organic certification cost share, conferences, workshops, and on-farm research grants. Organic farmers on staff. Publishes annual report, "Greenbook," about on-farm sustainable and organic agriculture demonstrations. Co-sponsors Minnesota Organic Network. Nature's International Certification Services (NICS) PO Box 131, 224 State Hwy 56 Viroqua, WI 608-637-7080 fax 608-637-7460 david.engel@naturesinternational.com www.naturesinternational.com A new organic certification agency founded by David Engel in June of 2005 to serve organic producers including crops, wild crops and livestock operations, and processors/handlers worldwide. OCIA International, Inc 1340 N Cotner Blvd Lincoln, NE 402-477-2323 fax 402-477-4325 info@ocia.org www.ocia.org OCIA is an International organic certification agency which has local chapters throughout the world. Certifies organic producers, processors, brokers, warehouses, and Community Grower Groups. Visit our website, www.ocia.org to find the chapter located in your state. OCIA, IL Chapter #1 1046 Glen Echo Lane Winona, MN 507-454-6264 fax 507-454-3446 joeyg@hbci.com Serving organic farmers and processers in Illinois. A chapter of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), an international certifying agency. OCIA, Iowa Chapter #1 6534 220th St Arthur, IA 712-367-2442 fax 712-367-2342 ociaia1@netins.net A chapter of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), an international certifying agency. OCIA, Iowa Chapter #2 1011 Cty Rd W14 Fort Atkinson, IA 563-534-7396 fax 563-534-3072 A chapter of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), an international certifying agency. OCIA, Iowa Chapter #3 31396 190th St Bonaparte, IA 319-592-3266 smitfarm@netins.net A chapter of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), an international certifying agency. OCIA, Iowa Chapter #4 2410 Asherton Ave Nashua, IA 641-435-2156 fax 641-435-9850 janetp@fiai.net A chapter of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), an international certifying agency. OCIA, Michigan #2 (Thumb Chapter) 3654 E Weidman Rd Rosebush, MI 989-433-2907 fax 989-433-2196 grahamsorganics@att.net A chapter of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), an international certifying agency. OCIA, Minnesota Chapter #1 2609 Wheat Drive Red Lake Falls, MN 218-253-4907 fax 218-253-4460 lhartel@prairieagcomm.com A chapter of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), an international certifying agency. OCIA, NE WI Chapter #2 623 Pine Street Green Bay, WI 920-544-9595 josephinedobson@gmail.com A chapter of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), an international certifying agency. OCIA, North Dakota Chapter #1 4124 15th St NW Garrison, ND 701-337-5789 fax 701-337-5799 ociaofnd1@restel.net A chapter of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), an international certifying agency. OCIA, North Dakota Chapter #2 4275 39th Ave. SE Tappen, ND 701-327-4229 fax 701-327-2146 dtstroh@bektel.com A chapter of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), an international certifying agency. OCIA, South Dakota Chapter #1 12933 301st Ave Selby, SD 605-649-6327 fax 605-649-7951 wsecker@venturecomm.net A chapter of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), an international certifying agency. OCIA, South Dakota Chapter #2 211 S. Dahl Ave Rosholt, SD 605-537-4202 fax 605-537-4359 tsimo@venturecomm.net Serves farmers in MN, ND & SD within a 150 miles radius of Rosholt, SD. A chapter of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), an international certifying agency. OCIA, Wisconsin #1 5381 Norway Drive Pulaski, WI 920-822-2629 ocia line fax 920-822-4583 mnmsgang@netnet.net A chapter of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), an international certifying agency. Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association 41 Croswell Rd Columbus, OH 614-262-2022 fax 614-421-2011 organic@oeffa.org www.oeffa.org Providing USDA accredited certification services primarily in Ohio and surrounding states. OneCert Inc 427 N 33rd Street Lincoln, NE 402-420-6080 fax 888-475-6044 sam@onecert.net www.onecert.net Certifying crops, livestock, wild crops and handling. Oregon Tilth, Inc 260 SW Madison Ave, Ste 106 Corvallis, OR 503-378-0690 x404 fax 503-378-0809 organic@tilth.org www.tilth.org A nonprofit organization that promotes environmentally sound and socially equitable agriculture through education, research, advocacy, and certification. Oregon Tilth certified organic program is accredited by the USDA to certify organic producers, processors, and handlers in the USA and internationally. Oregon Tilth, Inc. - Midwest Office P.O. Box 269 Viroqua, WI 608-637-8594 fax 608-637-7460 dave@tilth.org www.tilth.org A nonprofit organization that promotes environmentally sound and socially equitable agriculture through education, research, advocacy, and certification. An Oregon Tilth program accredited under the USDA to certify organic producers, processors, and handlers in the USA and internationally. Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) PO Box 11558 Eugene, OR 541-343-7600 x106 fax 541-343-8971 info@omri.org www.omri.org OMRI reviews brand name products used in organic agriculture and processing, and determines if they meet USDA organic regulations. Products that are “OMRI LISTED” have had detailed information submitted for review and pay a fee for this service. Not all NOP allowed items are OMRI listed, but many are present. Certification agencies can accept all OMRI listed products or may wish to review the products on their own. Always check with your agency before using a new product. Check the OMRI website for their listed products. Organic National & International Certifiers 7301 N. Lincoln Ave, Suite 198 Lincolnwood, IL 847-763-0218 fax 847-679-0647 pearl@on-ic.com www.on-ic.com Certification of crops, livestock, wild crops, and handling services. Quality Certification Services (QCS)/Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers (FOG) PO Box 12311 Gainesville, FL 352-337-0133 fax 352-377-8363 fog@foginfo.org www.qcsinfo.org, www.foginfo.org Certification agency and nonprofit promoting organic and sustainable agriculture. Providing certification services worldwide. USDA and ISO 65 accredited. USDA National Organic Program (NOP) 1400 Independence Ave SW, Rm 4004 South Washington, DC 202-720-3252 fax 202-205-7808 www.ams.usda.gov/nop This government agency oversees national organic standards, accredits organic certification agencies, and provides general information on its policies and activities through its website. |
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