News & Research
Stay up-to-date on the latest from OCIA International, our operators, and the organic industry.News: Updates from the Organic Industry
We’ve compiled the latest news from the organic industry to help you stay up-to-date on industry innovations and regulatory updates.
Putting Health First: Askegaard Organic Farm
For couple Mike and Barb Askegaard of Askegaard Organic Farm, organic farming provided a way to balance health in all aspects of their lives- their family, their customers, and the environment. “We decided to certify as organic because we saw the negative effects...
The Communicator: Spring 2024 Edition
A new issue of OCIA International's quarterly newsletter, The Communicator, is available now! You can access the English PDF HERE, and the Spanish PDF HERE. Both versions are also readable below.Spring Communicator -- EnglishSpring...
The Communicator: Summer 2024 Edition
The Summer 2024 issue of OCIA’s quarterly newsletter, The Communicator, is now available in English and Spanish.
A First-Generation Farmer Perspective: Alan Wilson
First-generation farmer Alan Wilson shares his experiences and growth as the first person in his family to explore organic farming.
OCIA Research and Education awards scholarships and grants
OCIA Research and Education awards first round of 2024 scholarships and grants for those working with organic and sustainable agriculture.
The USDA National Organic Program Recently recognized OCIA International for our work in Organic Certification, awarding us the 2024 National Program Director’s Award
Organic Certifiers Recognized for Quality Data and Collaboration The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) recognized the work of accredited organic certifiers with awards for extraordinary support of the National Organic Standards. The awards were presented at the...
The Communicator: Winter 2024 Edition
The Winter 2024 issue of OCIA’s quarterly newsletter, The Communicator, is now available in English and Spanish.
2024 Annual General Membership Meeting
2024 AGMM to be held in Council Bluffs, Iowa OCIA International’s 2024 Annual General Membership Meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn & Suites at Ameristar February 7-8 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The two-day event will provide OCIA operators opportunities to...
Challenges in the Organic Certification Process
Transitioning a conventional operation to organic can at times feel like a daunting task filled with insurmountable obstacles. While it’s easy to become discouraged, many of the challenges associated with organic certification can be overcome with planning, ingenuity, and perseverance.