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ORGANIZATION NAME AND CONTACT INFO:
Minnesota Crop Improvement Association (MCIA)
1900 Hendon Ave.
St. Paul, MN
55108
Phone: 612-625-7766
Fax: 612-625-3748
URL: www.mncia.org
Email Contact: mncia@umn.edu
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ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
HISTORY
Minnesota Crop Improvement Association (MCIA) has been certifying organic products since 2002. The USDA National Organic Program was implemented October 21, 2002. MCIA’s organic program must certify that food products follow USDA’s National Organic Program.
FUNDING
MCIA supports its organic program from certification fees.
STRUCTURE
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) accredits all organic certifiers. Changes made to the National Organic Program and its standards are made through the USDA. Changes to the MCIA organic program (not including standards) receive final approval from the Board of Directors.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Tim Backman- Chair
James Hunzeker- Vice Chair
John Lundquist- Secretary
Neal Anderson- Treasurer
Brent Benike
David Boehm
Rick Brandenburger
Nancy Ehlke
Mary Hanks
Glenn Rivard
Cal Spronk
* None of the board members are certified by MCIA
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