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Causes: Agricultural Programs, Food
Mission: To ensure the integrity of organic products and provide education, inspection, and certification services that meet the needs of our members.
Programs: Provide education to the farming community and the general public regarding the standards for production and certification of organic foods" for consumers.
inspection and certification of growers, processors, and handlers of food products labeled organic"- so as to protect the integrity of consumer products offered as such.
assist understanding (public & members) of the science of organic farming and the requirements of state and federal laws regarding same
operation under various grants regarding marketing, specialized assistance for dairy farmers, and transitioning to organic grains production.