IOIA Basic Processing Inspection Training – November 18-22, 2024

Course Description

 Email – ioiassistant@rangeweb.net for questions. 

International Organic Inspector Associate (IOIA) will offer an Onsite / In-Person Basic Processing Inspection Training in Farmington, Minnesota November 18 - 22, 2024.

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

The 4 ½ -day Basic Inspection Training follows IOIA's curriculum requirements which include:

• applying the organic standards (focus on the USDA National Organic Rule);
• role of the inspector;
• working with organic system plans;
• how to inspect organic processing plants;
• audit trail requirements;
• risk assessment and organic control points;
• investigative skills;
• report writing;
• approved input materials;
• sanitation and pest control;
• inspector conduct, confidentiality, and ethics;
• understanding the difference between inspecting and consulting; and effective communication.

Minnesota Basic Processing Course Outline 

Mandatory Pre-Requisite, Online NOP Processing Standards Webinar – Oct. 29 & Nov. 1, 2024 - Registration Information

Registration Fees (US currency)

Basic Training:

$2400.00 - IOIA Basic Organic Processing Inspection Training (4.5 days)   

Lodging:

$875.00 Private Lodging plus Breakfasts, Dinners (5 Nights / 10 Meals)   IOIA will manage Reservations of Lodging

IOIA 2024 Membership Dues (optional)              

$150.00 Supporting Individual Membership

$220.00 - Inspector Membership

($50.00) - IOIA Current Member Discount 

($75.00) - New Member Discount    

 

Working as an organic file reviewer or interested in a career as an initial file reviewer? Consider this option, at the same venue.

ACA/IOIA Fall Training for Certifiers - Accredited Certifiers Association, Inc – November 18-20.            

Schedule

Each course includes 4 days of instruction including a field trip to a certified organic operation, plus ½ day for testing.

 A minimum of 12 participants is required for each course or it will be cancelled.

The Basic Organic Processing Inspection Training in class sessions are scheduled to begin and end (Draft - more information will be included in acceptance packet)

START: Monday – Friday 8:00 am  

END: Monday – Thursday 5:30pm 

END Friday Noon - 12:00 p.m.

Start and end times may be altered by trainer, if needed.

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. 

Deadline to Register and Apply is Monday, September 30, 2024.

Farmington, Minnesota - Processing Training Application - Complete and Submit to address on application.