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ORGANIZATION NAME AND CONTACT INFO:
Georgia Crop Improvement Association
2425 South Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA
30605
Phone: 706-542-2351
Fax: 706-542-9397
URL: www.certifiedseed.org/
Email Contact: gacrop@bellsouth.net
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ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
HISTORY
Georgia Crop Improvement Association (GCIA) has been certifying organic products according to its own standards since 2001. The USDA National Organic Program was implemented October 21, 2002. GCIA’s organic program must now certify that food products follow USDA's National Organic Program.
FUNDING
GCIA 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 GCIA organic program (not including standards) receive final approval from the Board of Directors.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Terry Hollifield, Executive Director of Georgia Crop Improvement Association
Dr. George Boyhan, University of Georgia Extension Vegetable Specialist
Henry Hibbs, University of Georgia Entension Agent
Vernon Mullins, Georgia Deptartment of Agriculture (ex officio)
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