IOIA Basic Crop Inspection Training – April 29 – May 3, 2024

Latham New York UNITED STATES

Course is Full

Start Date: April 29 2024
End Date: May 03 2024
Non member Price: $2300

Course Description

International Organic Inspector Associate (IOIA) will offer an Onsite / In-Person Basic Crop Inspection Training in Latham, New York – April 29 – May 3, 2024.

This training will be held at The Century House, Latham, New York. Just outside of Albany, New York. Lodging will be available for $99 + Taxes a night. This includes a hot buffet breakfast. The Century House - www.thecenturyhouse.com

The 4 ½ -day Basic Crop Inspection Training follows IOIA's curriculum requirements which include: classroom instruction on the organic standards (focus on the USDA National Organic Rule); working with organic system plans; how to inspect organic farms; audit trail requirements; risk assessment; investigative skills; report writing; approved input materials; assessing natural resource management; inspector conduct, confidentiality, and ethics; understanding the difference between inspecting and consulting; and effective communication. 

Mandatory Pre-Requisite, Online NOP Crop Standards Webinar – April 9 & 12, 2024

Email – ioiassistant@rangeweb.net for questions.

 

Schedule

The courses are scheduled from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (Eastern Time) Monday through Thursday, with additional assignments for the evening, and 8:00 am -11:30 am on Friday. 

Participants must attend the entire course, to receive a Certificate of Completion or Letter of Participation.

Requirements

Basic Organic Crop Inspection Training

  • A minimum of 1-year training and/or 1-year experience in organic agriculture, with knowledge of conventional agricultural practices.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting and ability to solve mathematical problems.
  • The 100-Level NOP Crop Standards webinar training (6 Hours). If you have already completed this webinar, you are not required to retake.

APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Applications for participation in IOIA courses are evaluated and ranked according to the applicant’s relevant education, training and life experiences. Attendance to IOIA courses is limited. If you are accepted into the course, an instructional letter and the curriculum materials including pre-course readings and assignments will be mailed to you. Applicants to IOIA trainings must meet the following acceptance criteria.

Please review the Info Page for further requirements. The pricing for IOIA In-Person training is $2300.