OCIA International

10/23/2026

Navigating the different organic equivalency arrangements can be confusing, especially when each comes with its own requirements. To help make things easier, we’ve put together an article breaking down the key details and differences between these arrangements.

Whether you’re looking to expand into international markets or simply better understand the requirements, this article is a great place to start!

Read the full article to learn more.

Navigating the different organic equivalency arrangements can be confusing, especially when each comes with its own requirements. To help make things easier, we’ve put together an article breaking down the […]

10/22/2026

🚨 Thinking about switching your organic certification provider? 🚨

Now may be the perfect time.

For a limited time, eligible operations that transfer their organic certification to OCIA International can receive:

✅ 75% off first-year certification fees
✅ 10% off second-year certification fees

This exclusive offer is available to:
🌱 The first 150 eligible Farm & Livestock Operations
🏭 The first 100 eligible Processing Operations

Continue receiving trusted organic certification services while reducing your certification costs.

📞 Ready to make the switch? Contact us today at 402-477-2323 or [email protected].

Offer applies to certification fees only. Inspection costs and other fees apply according to the OCIA Fee Schedule. Current OCIA-certified operations are not eligible.

10/21/2026

🌱 Join us Friday for Organic Certification 101 webinar and get a clear, practical overview of the certification process.
We’ll walk through the basic requirements, paperwork, timelines, and common questions so you can understand what to expect and how to get started.
📅 October 23
⏰ 1:30 PM (Central Time)
💻 Live on Zoom
Perfect for farmers, processors, and businesses exploring organic certification for the first time.
Join here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83899713752?pwd=7vy7VIaaKyy6XMWJ6a8Fg99orOFuzL.1
Meeting ID: 838 9971 3752
Passcode: 930716

Feel free to share with anyone interested in organic certification!

10/19/2026

🌱 Join us Friday for Spanish Organic Certification 101 webinar and get a clear, practical overview of the certification process.
We’ll walk through the basic requirements, paperwork, timelines, and common questions so you can understand what to expect and how to get started.
📅 October 23
⏰ 10:30 AM (Central Time)
💻 Live on Zoom
Perfect for farmers, processors, and businesses exploring organic certification for the first time.
Join here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84025371400?pwd=T2ixAQVbzb3tfpEDcbag2Zalzi0J8Y.1
Meeting ID: 840 2537 1400
Passcode: 878517

Feel free to share with anyone interested in organic certification!

10/18/2026

🌱 Join us Wednesday for Organic Certification 101 webinar and get a clear, practical overview of the certification process.
We’ll walk through the basic requirements, paperwork, timelines, and common questions so you can understand what to expect and how to get started.
📅 October 21
⏰ 2:00 PM (Central Time)
💻 Live on Zoom
Perfect for farmers, processors, and businesses exploring organic certification for the first time.
Join here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83899713752?pwd=7vy7VIaaKyy6XMWJ6a8Fg99orOFuzL.1
Meeting ID: 838 9971 3752
Passcode: 930716

Feel free to share with anyone interested in organic certification!

10/17/2026

🌱 Join us Tuesday for Organic Certification 101 webinar and get a clear, practical overview of the certification process.
We’ll walk through the basic requirements, paperwork, timelines, and common questions so you can understand what to expect and how to get started.
📅 October 20
⏰ 9:00 AM (Central Time)
💻 Live on Zoom
Perfect for farmers, processors, and businesses exploring organic certification for the first time.
Join here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83899713752?pwd=7vy7VIaaKyy6XMWJ6a8Fg99orOFuzL.1
Meeting ID: 838 9971 3752
Passcode: 930716

Feel free to share with anyone interested in organic certification!

10/16/2026

Ever wonder what goes into producing organic flour?

Check out this great educational video featuring Jaine’s Mill, an OCIA-certified organic mill! Get a behind the scenes look at the milling process and learn more about the care and dedication that goes into producing high-quality organic products.

OCIA is proud to work with businesses like Janie’s Mill that are committed to organic integrity and supporting organic agriculture!
🎥 Take a few minutes to watch and learn more about the journey from grain to flour!

The Guide to Organic Handling & Processing

10/15/2026

🌱 ¡Acompáñanos en Veracruz, México, para el Taller de Capacitación en Orgánicos de OCIA! 🌱
OCIA International invita a los Grupos de Productores para Certificación Orgánica (CGG) y a los procesadores de productos orgánicos a participar en cinco días de capacitación impartida por expertos, diseñada para fortalecer sus conocimientos sobre certificación orgánica y ampliar su red de contactos profesionales.
📍 Calle 8 y Av. 13 #1315
Fraccionamiento Bellavista
Córdoba, Veracruz
México
📅 1 al 5 de diciembre de 2026

Nuestras sesiones ofrecen:
✅ Oportunidades de aprendizaje práctico
✅ Información clave sobre certificación orgánica y cumplimiento normativo
✅ Valiosas oportunidades para establecer contactos profesionales
✅ Capacitación adaptada a CGG y procesadores de productos orgánicos
Programa del taller
📅 1 de diciembre
Capacitación general de OCIA y sesión de bienvenida/presentación
🔗 Regístrate aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uBRNtV5SQ9y9sUyN38swiQ

📅 2 y 3 de diciembre
Capacitación de OCIA para CGG
🔗 Regístrate aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JybI6P2kTRqNn1dgPy5ynQ

📅 4 y 5 de diciembre
Capacitación de OCIA para procesadores
🔗 Regístrate aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ybOcpMdTQmeWtNQ4ADhayQ
No pierdas esta oportunidad de aprender de expertos de la industria y conectar con profesionales del sector orgánico de toda la región.
¡Regístrate hoy y amplía tus conocimientos en el ámbito orgánico!

10/14/2026

🌱 Join us Friday for Organic Certification 101 webinar and get a clear, practical overview of the certification process.
We’ll walk through the basic requirements, paperwork, timelines, and common questions so you can understand what to expect and how to get started.
📅 October 16
⏰ 1:30 PM (Central Time)
💻 Live on Zoom
Perfect for farmers, processors, and businesses exploring organic certification for the first time.
Join here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83899713752?pwd=7vy7VIaaKyy6XMWJ6a8Fg99orOFuzL.1
Meeting ID: 838 9971 3752
Passcode: 930716

Feel free to share with anyone interested in organic certification!