News + Commentary
USDA Announces Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) Regions and Listening Session on Market Development
10.24.2022 | USDA NOP
MOSA will be the Lead Cooperating Partner in the Midwest Region.
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MOSA Client 2022 Update Forms and Fees are Due April 1
03.19.2022 | MOSA Certified Organic
MOSA clients need to submit their update application documents and fees by April 1.
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MOSA Wins USDA NOP Director's Award
02.16.2021 | USDA NOP
For our outstanding contributions to work in organic certification, MOSA has been awarded the 2021 National Organic Program Director’s Award.
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MOSA Seeks Board of Directors Nominations
11.09.2020 | MOSA Certified Organic
The MOSA Board of Directors helps guide policy and financial direction for our non-profit certification agency. MOSA particularly needs board members with strong organic farming, retail, legal, and/or financial backgrounds.
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Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) is Now Accepting Applications
09.23.2020 | MOSA Certified Organic
The Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) is now accepting applications for the 2020 program year. Due date is 10/31/2020.
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Derecho Storm Damage Resources
09.01.2020 | MOSA Certified Organic
Here are links to various resources to assist farmers recovering from derecho storm damage in Iowa.
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MOSA's Expedited Services Program Reinstated on a Case by Case Basis
04.29.2020 | MOSA Certified Organic
Due to Covid-19 required office closure, some services may be delayed. We are still accepting new clients, and our Expedited Services Program is available on a case by case basis, but please call the MOSA office to ensure we are able to meet your needs on your timeline.
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On-Site Inspection Notice
03.26.2020 | MOSA Certified Organic
To protect the health of our clients, inspectors and staff, MOSA has suspended most on-site inspections until 05/01/2020.
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MOSA's Covid-19 Response Plan
03.18.2020 | MOSA Certified Organic
MOSA's office is closed to walk-in traffic and in-person meetings until September 1, but we are fully operational and will provide our high level of certification services by phone or email. Please call us at (608) 637-2526 or email mosa@mosaorganic.org with any service needs.
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Important Cost Share Update for Wisconsin Certified Organic Operations
12.06.2019 | MOSA Certified Organic
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (WIDATCP) has announced they've extended the Organic Certification Cost Share application deadline to 12/31/2019.
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MOSA Late Season Application Policy Statement (Effective 2019-08-19)
08.16.2019 | MOSA Certified Organic
MOSA is not able to accept new applications for most crop operations due to reviewer and inspector commitments for the remainder of the 2019 growing season.
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MOSA Announces New Grass-Fed Certification Services for Dairy and Beef
04.25.2019 | MOSA Certified Organic
MOSA is proud to announce our accreditation to certify to the Grass-Fed Dairy and Grass-Fed Meat Standards administered by Organic Plus Trust, Inc (OPT).
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Resources for Organic Farmers in Flooded Areas
03.27.2019 | MOSA Certified Organic
Spring flooding in many areas of the Midwest, Central and Southern Plains may require action from certified organic farmers.
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