IOIA Basic Livestock Inspection Training – May 6 - 10, 2024

Latham New York UNITED STATES

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Start Date: May 06 2024
End Date: May 10 2024
Non member Price: $2300

Course Description

International Organic Inspector Associate (IOIA) will offer an Onsite / In-Person Basic Livestock Inspection Training in Latham, New York – May 6 - 10, 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 comprehensive Basic Organic Livestock Inspection Training follows IOIA’s livestock curriculum requirements and includes classroom instruction on applying and using organic livestock standards; livestock materials; risk assessment; audit trail requirements; report writing; inspector conduct, confidentiality, and ethics; understanding the difference between inspecting and consulting; effective communication; and organic inspection procedures for meat and dairy animals; fiber-bearing animals; and poultry (meat and eggs). 

Mandatory Pre-Requisite, Online NOP Livestock Standards Webinar – April 16 & 19, 2024

Email – ioiassistant@rangeweb.net for questions and to get on list of interested participants.

REGISTER HERE

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 Livestock Inspection Training

  • A minimum of 1-year training and/or 1-year experience in livestock production, with knowledge of both organic and conventional livestock practices
  • Knowledge of basic accounting and ability to solve mathematical problems.
  • The 100-Level NOP Livestock Standards webinar training (6 Hours). If you have already completed this webinar, you are not required to retake.
  • It is strongly recommended that participants complete the Basic Organic Crop Inspection Training prior to the Livestock course. Requests for exceptions must be directed to the Executive Director and will only be considered for applicants with a solid practical background. 

**Please note all participants who have NOT taken a previous Basic Crop Inspection Training are also required to take the 100-level Crop Standards webinar training (6 Hours) before taking the Livestock course.

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.