Online - NOP - Basic Livestock Inspection Training - March 31 - April 4, 2025

Course Description

The 4 ½ -day Basic Inspection Training follows IOIA's curriculum requirements.

 

Organic Livestock Inspection Training follows IOIA’s livestock curriculum requirements and includes 

  • Instruction on applying and using NOP organic livestock standards
  • Understanding the use of input materials; risk assessment
  • Audit trail requirements
  • Report writing
  • Inspector conduct, confidentiality, and ethics
  • The difference between inspecting and consulting
  • Effective communication
  • Organic inspection procedures for meat, dairy; fiber-bearing animals; and poultry (meat and eggs).

 

Trainer will be Nate Powell-Palm

 

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Schedule

The courses are scheduled from 7:45 am – 2:30 pm (Pacific Time) Monday through Thursday, with additional assignments for the evening, and 7:45 am -11:30 am on Friday. 

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

Requirements

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.