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About us
MOSA Certified Organic is the second-largest organic certifier in the United States, and the largest certifier of livestock and dairy. We currently certify over 2000 clients in 20 states, including nearly 300 organic processors, distributors, retailers and restaurants. MOSA began in 1999 before the National Organic Standards were yet developed and MOSA, like certifiers across the country, used their own set of standards to determine organic qualifications. The National Organic Standards were implemented in 2002, and MOSA was among the very first USDA accredited agencies. MOSA is a fiscally-sound, stable, and well-respected nonprofit certification agency. We are a strong voice in the organic industry, and we work in partnership with the Accredited Certifiers Association, the National Organic Program, the National Organic Standards Board, Organic Materials Review Institute, and others. Our clients, staff, and board are all knowledgeable and experienced. MOSA currently has 36 staff and is headquartered in Viroqua, WI.
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mosaorganic.org
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- 11-50 employees
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- Viroqua, Wisconsin
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122 W Jefferson St
Viroqua, Wisconsin 54665, US
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Join our team! MOSA Certified Organic’s mission is to promote organic integrity through practical, reliable, and friendly certification services. MOSA is seeking a qualified individual to join our Certification team as a Certification Specialist. Primary responsibilities include evaluating organic system plans to determine compliance with the National Organic Standards and communicating with clients about certification requirements. Please consider applying if you have a relevant college or university degree, or equivalent training, experience, and knowledge of organic agricultural systems and certification, especially crop and livestock. ℹ️ For more information, including a detailed job description and salary range, visit https://lnkd.in/ec3AHfyw. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This is a full-time, exempt, remote position. MOSA Benefits Package includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability, health savings (HSA), flex spending (FSA), life insurance, 401k, wellness reimbursement, sabbatical, bereavement and caregiver leave, paid holidays, paid time off, and paid family leave. MOSA is based in the heart of the driftless region in Viroqua, WI. #hiring #remotework #certifiedorganic #usdaorganic #organicindustry #organicag #organicagriculture #organicfarming #organicjobs
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Fantastic accomplishment for our certified organic neighbors at Wonderstate Coffee -- recognized as 2025 Roaster of the Year for social and environmental impact near and far! Thanks for choosing MOSA as your organic certifier 🌎 Article: https://lnkd.in/gwDZyAHt
We are honored to announce that we are the 2025 Roaster of the Year! We’re humbled to have once again been selected by Roast Magazine among some of the best, most innovative and mission-driven coffee roasters in the world. We’re grateful to be part of an industry that is always challenging us to improve the livelihoods of everyone involved along the supply chain. Tons of gratitude goes out to our team of passionate and committed folks who help us source, roast, and brew some of the best coffees in the world. Wonderstate exists today thanks to the dedication and leadership among our team, both past and present. We are devoted to crafting a collective future that honors the planet and the people who make our work possible. And of course, thank you to the producers who choose to work with us, year after year. We strive to amplify their hard work, ingenuity, and passion, by way of sharing their coffee and stories with you. Shoutout to our new friends Dear Green Coffee Roasters coffee who won the micro category roaster of the year! https://lnkd.in/gwDZyAHt
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Join us this September as we celebrate #NationalOrganicMonth. It's time to explore, appreciate, and learn more about all things organic! Organic is a choice that positively impacts our planet and the people on it. Let's celebrate our commitment to sustainability, animal welfare, and the diversity of organic products. #USDAOrganic
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A little bit of celebratory cheer landed in the MOSA mailbox... The Accredited Certifiers Association (ACA) is celebrating 20 years, and MOSA has proudly been a member since the beginning. To mark the milestone, they sent us this great recognition placard—thanks, ACA! We look forward to the next 20 years of collaboration in organic certification! 🌱 🌎 💚 ℹ The ACA is a voluntary group of agencies certifying to the USA's organic standards. The ACA strives to ensure consistent implementation of the USDA Organic Regulations through collaboration and education. https://lnkd.in/eyaBq8hv #certifiedorganic #mosacertifiedorganic #USDAorganic
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Mushrooms are neither plant nor animal, so which parts of the organic standards apply? Currently, the USDA Organic Regulations don't contain specific rules for mushroom production, but the process to change that has begun. Changes to the National Organic Standards are shaped by public input and National Organic Standards Board recommendations. A proposed rule to add mushroom and pet food standards was published on March 11, and over 3000 responses were submitted during the 60-day public comment period. The proposed rule would create more consistency for mushroom certification by: 🍄 establishing a section called Mushroom Production Practice Standard within the regulation, 🍄 requiring the use of certified organic spawn and substrates when commercially available, 🍄 creating compost production standards specific for compost used as a mushroom substrate. What's next? The National Organic Program will review the many comments to arrive at final rules for both mushroom and pet food production. As always, MOSA will update you as soon as we learn more! Are you a mushroom grower wanting your crop to be certified organic? Contact us! You don't need to wait until the final mushroom rule is published. MOSA has policies in place right now so that you can pursue organic certification of mushrooms when you're ready. #usdaorganic #mosacertifiedorganic #organicmushrooms #mushroomfarming
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Ever wonder what OMRI Listed Means? https://bit.ly/4eVf8t8
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USDA Organic Cost Share applications now open! Organic production provides tremendous environmental benefits for all of us. Organic Cost Share provides organic producers with reimbursement for some of their increased costs — up to $750 per certification scope for crops, wild crops, livestock, handling. 📅 Deadline to apply: October 31, 2024 To apply or find out more: https://lnkd.in/gG8t_3k
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“The best thing I learned to do to prepare for my MOSA inspection was read my initial review letter,” said Jesse Veek, owner of Upbeet Produce in Edgerton, Wisconsin. Jesse is in his fourth year of growing organic produce and has been certified by MOSA since 2018. Jesse picks a rainy day before his inspection to prepare the items identified in the Initial Review letter. “The reviewer lets me know what questions I need to be prepared for and there’s a handy checklist at the bottom of the Initial Review letter that tells me what I need to have on hand. I know that the longer the inspection the more it will cost so I've reduced the inspection time by having my records ready." 📰 This is an excerpt from "Three Tips for Preparing for Your Organic Inspection" in the current issue of MOSA's Organic Cultivator Newsletter. Find the full article and newsletter on our website: https://lnkd.in/g_ZR8hJH 🖼: photo provided courtesy of Upbeet Produce featuring farmers Jesse and Amy in a field of garlic. #certifiedorganic #usdaorganic #organicinspection #organicagriculture #mosacertifiedorganic
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MOSA livestock producers, will you be ready on January 2, 2025, for the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) rule changes? The Organic Standards will be significantly strengthened with the OLPS to include specific rules for livestock living conditions, especially for poultry. New requirements for livestock transportation and slaughter will be added. Two actions for organic livestock farmers to take in 2024: 1. Read your Livestock or Poultry Organic Plan: are all questions answered fully and accurately? MOSA reviewers and inspectors are assessing farms this season using the new rules. 2. Contact MOSA to report changes to your Plan or to ask questions! For more information about OLPS, read the Certification Policy Update in Volume 22 Issue 1 of MOSA's Organic Cultivator Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g5VqXXug
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