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New Ag Network

Three universities—University of Illinois, Michigan State University, and Purdue University—have joined resources to bring seasonal advice to field crop and vegetable growers interested in organic agriculture. New information is posted twice a month during the growing season and less frequently during winter (see calendar). Our on-line newsletter features crop updates from organic growers and articles from university specialists about a variety of practices and new findings useful for organic growers. The information serves those interested in transitioning to organic as well as those currently practicing low-input or organic agriculture.

NCR Organic and Sustainable Ag Video Series 2008

University of Illinois is joining Purdue University, Michigan State University, and Ohio State University to offer an interactive video conference series presented by researchers, organic farmers, and extension educators. The series is sponsored by Cooperative Extension Services at University of Illinois, Purdue University, Michigan State University and The Ohio State University, and also supported by funding from USDA's NCR Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. The website includes information about the 2008 program, as well as information about the 2007 series.

Organic Resources

This resource was prepared by Andy Larson, Visiting Research Specialist in Agriculture, Initiative for Development of Entrepreneurs in Agriculture at the Rockford Center in 2004; it was revised and updated by Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant, Extension Specialist, Small Farm and Sustainable Agriculture in May 2007.

Certification

An Overview of the Certification Process

Certification Organizations Operating In Illinois

Certified Organic, Inc.: 500 First St.
Keosauqua, IA 52565
Phone: 1-866-581-6428 (call toll free)
certifiedorg@netins.net
Global Organic Alliance, Inc.: P.O. Box 530
Bellefontaine, OH 43311-0530
Phone: (937) 593-1232
Fax: (937) 593-9507
globalorganicalliance@hughes.net
Indiana Certified Organic: 8364 South SR39
Clayton, IN 46118
Phone: (317) 539-4317
Fax: (317) 539-4319
icodirector@earthlink.net
International Certification Services, Inc.: 301 5th Ave. SE
Medina, ND 58467
Phone: (701) 486-3578
Fax: (701) 486-3580
info@ics-intl.com
Midwest Organic Services Association: 821 122 West Jefferson Street
Viroqua, WI 54665
Phone: (608) 637-2526
Fax: (608) 637-7032
mosa@mosaorganic.org
Organic Crop Improvement Association International: 6400 Cornhusker, Suite 125
Lincoln, NE 68507
Phone: (402) 477-2323
Fax: (402) 477-4325
info@ocia.org
Oregon Tilth, Inc.: 470 Lancaster Dr. NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 378-0690
Fax: (503) 378-0809
organic@tilth.org