News & Information
News & Updates
- OCIA MN #1 Board Election 2025 - Congratulations to Denise Olson, Carolyn Lane and Paul Vanderwoude on their re-election. Thank you to Don DeWeerd for all his years of service as he chose not to run for his position.
- National Organic Program Rules
Upcoming Events
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MN Organic Conference
Jan 8, 2026
St. Cloud, MN
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NPSAS (Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society) Conference
Jan 21-23, 2026
Aberdeen, SD
Why join an OCIA Chapter?
Being a member of an OCIA chapter allows the participation within the larger organization of OCIA such as voting rights at the Annual General Membership Meeting (AGMM). OCIA Chapters also offer a variety of services which are educational and supportive toward organic operations or for those wishing to begin organic operations.
Benefits of being a member of a chapter include, but are not limited to:
- A farmer-owned and farmer-controlled organization.
- Technical assistance, educational information and research in organic farming practices for members.
- Chapters, as a separate entity from certification, can assist members with the application process.
- Network of chapters.
- Field days.
- Local discussions of problems and success.
- Mentor new producers.
- Be mentored by new producers.
For more information on membership costs and fees, please refer to the forms page.