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| Certifier Profile |
| Midwest Organic Services Association |
Viroqua, WI, United States |
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| Midwest Organic Services Association |
P.O. Box 821
Viroqua, WI 54665 |
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| Phone: 608-637-2526 |
Email: mosa@mosaorganic.org |
| Fax: 608-637-7032 |
Website: www.mosaorganic.org |
| Contact Person: Bonnie Wideman / Stephen Walker |
Year Founded: 1999
Business Type: Not-for-profit
Geographic Range:
| Activity in: U.S. |
| All 50 States |
| Activity in: Global Regions |
| Americas |
North America, South America, Latin America |
| Africa |
North Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa |
| Europe |
Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Mediterranean Sea |
| Asia & Oceania |
Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, North Asia, Southeast Asia, South Pacific, Australia |
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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. dairy |
2. poultry/eggs |
3. beef |
Inspections and certifications
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
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Production Only |
Production & Processing |
| Crop farms |
288 |
8 |
| Livestock farms |
1 |
0 |
| Crops and livestock |
729 |
12 |
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
| Processing |
Handling |
Other |
| 104 |
12 |
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 |
| 5% |
9% |
25% |
40% |
19% |
2% |
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Process highlights for new applications
Cost structure
Fees set by: Production volume, Fees set by type/scope of operation and by organic sales volume Application fee:
$50 (Initial application fee of $50 includes application, program manual, audit trail forms, National Organic Standards and National List, OMRI Lists, and organic industry information. Annual update packets are provided to Associates for free.)
Annual Fee:
Minimum:
$350
Maximum:
$700 (Handler certification fees are generally applied "per location", as defined in our Program Manual)
Overall charges statement:
Fees dependent on what is requested for certification. Producer base certification fee is $150, inspection fee deposit is $200, first-time certification fee is $50, dairy is $50, other livestock is $50. Additional product (if separate review is required) is $60/hr. for added review. Processor/handler certification fee is $400, inspection fee deposit is $250 for each location.
Fees published: Yes Format:
Posted on website, Downloadable PDF files, Printed outlines, Newsletter
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes
Refund Policy:
$40 kept if refund is requested prior to initial review, after initial review the refund is 1/2 of the certification fees minus the $40 for administrative costs.
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Types of Certification
State organic registration: No
Other: Not Listed
Other accreditation groups recognized:
ISO-65
Professional organizations
OTA, ACA, IFOAM,
Newsletter/Periodical: Organic Cultivator newsletter
Publications
- Annual Associate Directory
Conferences/Events
- None Listed
Other Services
- "Certified organic" marketing supplies (such as signage, stickers, twist-ties, etc.)
- Marketing information (such as market or buyer listings)
- Supplier information
- Organic production information
- Consultant referrals
- Farmer-to-farmer networking services/opportunities
Other Resource Referrals
- MOSES Tape Cassette Library, available for check out (on website)
- OMRI publications
- ATTRA publications
- Links to other organic websites
- Database of certified MOSA Associates (available on website)
Other - Not Listed
Cooperating partners?
MOSA works closely with MOSES-Midwest Organic Sustainable Education Services. MOSES holds the annual UMOFC(Upper Midwest organic Farming Conference in La Crosse, WI., and provides resources and educational assistance for oranic farmers.
Full-time receptionist? Yes
Response Time Commitment:
Same day response, usually during initial call.
Member records available by email? Yes
Member able to complete/access records online? No
Transparency steps for farmers/public?
Adequate number of professional staff available to answer questions. Fees, certification process, and program manual are all available on the web and by mail. Free information about MOSA and the organic industry available by request. Fee estimate sheets help determine fees before committment. Documents and forms are available in hard copy, on the website (except for application), by e-mail or on a CD if requested.
Farmer Friendly Services
- Personal Service
- Livestock/Dairy Expertise
- Regional/local
Top Five Strengths
- Prompt, courteous service
- Always someone in office to answer questions
- Organic plan questionnaires are user-friendly
- MOSA information meetings, conferences, events
- Newsletter
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| Executive/management/support staff
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| Full-time | 12 |
| Part-time | 1 |
| Independent Contractors | 0 |
| Other Staff | 0 |
| Total Paid Staff | 13 |
Inspectors used in 2002: 18
Inspector employment status:
Independent, Agency employees
Qualifications/training for inspectors:
IOIA Certification, application questionnaire, mentor references, experience, other references.
Most recent update by certifier: 02/14/06
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