News & Information
News & Updates
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AGMM Meeting - Feb 12, 2026
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Lori Ann Hartel will be retiring on March 1 and Rochelle Vanderwoude from Pipestone, MN will be the new Chapter Administrator for OCIA MN #1. The new address is PO Box 13, Ruthton, MN 56170 Email: mnociamn.1@gmail.com Phone: 507-920-6537
Upcoming Events
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.