IOIA Basic Crop Inspection Training – November 11 - 15, 2024

Farmington Minnesota UNITED STATES

Start Date: November 11 2024
End Date: November 15 2024
Non member Price: $0

Course Description

Full details will be posted here shortly. Please do not contact the venue for reservations or information. IOIA will be the contact person for all training inquiries. Email – ioiassistant@rangeweb.net for questions and to get on list of interested participants.

International Organic Inspector Associate (IOIA) will offer an Onsite / In-Person Basic Crop Inspection Training in Farmington, Minnesota November 11 - 15, 2024.

This training will be held at Mt. Olivet, Farmington, Minnesota. 

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 – Oct. 22 & 25, 2024

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.