OCIA International is one of the world’s oldest, largest, and most trusted organic certification agencies. OCIA International is a member owned non-profit committed to environmentally sound stewardship. Whether your operation specializes in production, processing, or handling, we provide the highest quality organic certification services. And others agree. The Cornucopia Institute has consistently rated OCIA International as an exemplary certifier—the highest qualification possible.
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What’s new at OCIA?
New Funding for Organic Cost Share Program
July 2025- The Organic Certification Cost Share Program has been allocated $8 million per year through 2031 as part of the latest federal budget reconciliation legislation. This program offers partial reimbursement to certified organic farmers, ranchers, and...
June 2025 OCIA Communicator
English - https://ocia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/June-2025-Communicator-.pdf Spanish - https://ocia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Spanish-Communicator-June-2025.pdf
2024 TOPP Impact Report
Read full report to the Transition to Organic Partnership Program below: https://ocia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TOPP-Impact-Report-2024-F2-1.pdf
OPERATOR SPOTLIGHT
Every operator’s path to organic certification is different. Learn more about the different paths to organic certification in our “Operator Spotlight” series.
Mother Parkers: Organic Production Aligns with Values
Mother Parkers’ values paired with their customers’ interest in organic products made obtaining organic certification a logical step. The process did come with challenges, however. For Mother Parkers, which markets their products in Canada and the US, understanding equivalency agreements between the countries presented challenges.
10,000 Acres: Kollasch Family Transitions Large Operation to Organic
Matt Kollasch and his father were operating a 10,000-acre conventional farm when they made the decision to transition to organic. The cost of operating conventionally had become unsustainable.
Randy Mosel: chapter support aids organic transition
The loss of his dairy cows led Randy Mosel to transition his operation to organic. “My cows were fed a TMR containing homegrown alfalfa, corn silage, ground corn, and earlage,” Mosel recalled. At the time, Mosel treated his fields with synthetic inputs to control pests and weeds.
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Learn more about organic agriculture, certification, and OCIA International.
The Organic Certification Process
All operators seeking initial organic certification must complete a similar six step process regardless of which certification agency they partner with. This process ensures that organic operators remain in compliance with organic regulations and helps maintain the integrity of the organic supply chain.
TOPP Brings Plains Region Producers Together
USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) events continue to draw members of local and regional farming communities together. In early summer, more than 20 producers from the TOPP Plains region attended an Intro to Organic Agriculture Field Day on John's...
Should you transition to organic?
The decision to transition a conventional operation to organic is deeply personal. Organic certification requires resources, like time and money, and perseverance in the face of the challenges that you will inevitably encounter along the way. Is transitioning to organic the right step for your operation?
Let's Connect!
We want to hear from you, regardless of where you are in your organic certification journey.Complete the contact form below, and an OCIA International representative will contact you within two business days.
Ready to begin your transition to organic?
If you’ve already begun the certification process and have a specific question, feel free to reach out to your certification coordinator directly, or call us at +1 (402) 477-2323.
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