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| Certifier Profile |
| Minnesota Crop Improvement Association |
St Paul, MN, U.S. |
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| Minnesota Crop Improvement Association |
1900 Hendon Ave
St Paul, MN 55108 |
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| Phone: 612-625-7766 |
Email: mncia@tc.umn.edu |
| Fax: 612-625-3748 |
Website: http://www.mncia.org |
| Contact Person: Anne Costello |
Year Founded: 1903
Business Type: Not-for-profit
Geographic Range:
| Activity in: U.S. |
| Midwest |
IA, IN, MN, ND, NE, WI |
| Activity in: Global Regions |
| Americas |
North America |
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| Top 3 crops: |
1. grain crops and forages |
2. mixed vegetables, including herbs |
3. tree fruits and vines, nut crops |
| Top 3 livestock types: |
1. None Listed |
2. None Listed |
3. None Listed |
Inspections and certifications
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
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Production Only |
Production & Processing |
| Crop farms |
28 |
2 |
| Livestock farms |
Not listed |
Not listed |
| Crops and livestock |
Not listed |
Not listed |
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
| Processing |
Handling |
Other |
| Not listed |
40 |
Not listed |
Farm inspections and certifications by size (percentage of certifier's farm total):
| <5 a |
5-49 a |
50-179 a |
180-499 a |
500-1000 a |
>1000 a |
| 13% |
30% |
37% |
10% |
7% |
3% |
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Process highlights for new applications
- Not Listed
Cost structure
Fees set by: Organic sales Application fee:
$50 + $200 deposit
Annual Fee:
Minimum:
Not Listed
Maximum:
Not Listed
Overall charges statement:
An application/membership fee, base fee, and final fees will be due for renewal operations. New applicants must submit an application/membership fee and a base fee. Travel costs will apply for operations located outside of MN. Contact MCIA for more information.
Fees published: Yes Format:
Posted on website, Printed outlines
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes
Refund Policy:
The application or membership fee is nonrefundable. A portion of the base fee will be refunded, the amount depends on whether the applicant withdraws before or after an inspection. Contact MCIA for more information. The application or membership fee is nonrefundable. A portion of the base fee will be refunded, the amount depends on whether the applicant withdraws...
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Types of Certification
State organic registration: No
Other: Field Crop Seed Certification, Native Grass & Forbs Certification, Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage & Mulch Certification, Identify Preserved Grain Certification, Quality Assurance Seed Services, customized field inspections, laboratory testing services, Foundation seed services.
Other accreditation groups recognized:
ISO-65
Professional organizations
AOSCA - Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies ASTA - American Seed Trade Association OTA - Organic Trade Association, and OCC
Newsletter/Periodical: "Minnesota Seed Grower," quarterly, also available online
Publications
- MCIA Seed Directory
- Producers Certified Organic through MCIA
- Handlers Certified Organic through MCIA
Conferences/Events
- MCIA Organic Committee Meeting
Other Services
- "Certified organic" marketing supplies (such as signage, stickers, twist-ties, etc.)
- Supplier information
- Organic production information
Other Resource Referrals
- Library of books related to organic production available for check-out
- OMRI publications
- Links to other organic websites
Other - Not Listed
Cooperating partners?
- Not Listed
Full-time receptionist? Yes
Response Time Commitment:
ASAP, generally available at time of call.
Member records available by email? Yes
Member able to complete/access records online? Yes
Transparency steps for farmers/public?
MCIA has staff available to assist any applicant in understanding the certification process, fees, policies and procedures. A list of certified operations is available to the general public on the MCIA website, and hard copy mailings are available on request. The MCIA Organic Certification Handbook outlines MCIA's procedures.
Farmer Friendly Services
- Personal contact - administrative and field personnel are available by phone, cell or email.
- Documents and forms are available in hard copy, on MCIA's website, or by email.
- MCIA is an on-time service provider.
Top Five Strengths
- Personal Contacts
- Timely Service
- Long History of Independent Status
- Professional
- Unbiased
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| Executive/management/support staff
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| Full-time | 12 |
| Part-time | 40 |
| Independent Contractors | 0 |
| Other Staff | 0 |
| Total Paid Staff | 0 |
Inspectors used in 2002: 5
Inspector employment status:
Agency employees
Qualifications/training for inspectors:
IOIA training in appropriate category, work experience, education.
Most recent update by certifier: 03/05/07
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