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  ORGANIZATION NAME AND CONTACT INFO:
Maharishi Vedic Organic Agriculture
P.O. Box 2006
Fairfield, IA 52556
Phone: 641.209.6578
Fax: 641.472.3771
URL: www.mvoai.org
Email Contact: MVOAI@Maharishi.net
 
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
HISTORY
Maharishi Vedic Organic Agriculture has been certifying organic products since 2002. The USDA National Organic Program was implemented October 21, 2002. Maharishi Vedic Organic Agriculture's organic program must certify that food products follow USDA’s National Organic Program.

FUNDING
Maharishi Vedic Organic Agriculture 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 Maharishi Vedic Organic Agriculture organic program (not including standards) receive final approval from the Board of Directors.
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Maharishi Vedic Organic Agriculture has declined to provide CU with information regarding their organization.
 
LABELS FROM THIS ORGANIZATION:
 
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Maharishi Vedic Organic Agriculture
Program: Organic Certification
Label Category: Organic


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