Applying for Certification
For MVOAI certification manuals, applications and fee structures please download the appropriate materials from the links below. Alternatively, you can write or e-mail to the address below and we will send the printed materials to you by mail. Please note that there is a $35 charge for mailing printed materials.
Maharishi Vedic Organic Agriculture Institute
P.O. Box 2006
Fairfield, IA 52556
phone 641.469.5477
fax 847.232.3185
E-mail: MVOAI@Maharishi.net
Website: www.mvoai.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions on the National Organic Program.
- From a national team of experts:
http://www.newfarm.org/certification/certification_archives.shtml - From the USDA National Organic Program Office:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/Q&A.html
Downloads
All our downloads are in Microsoft Word (.doc), Microsoft Excel (.xls), or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. You may choose the format that suits your needs.
All Applicants please download the following three files:
| MVOAI Standards Manual v3.2 | standards_manual.doc | standards_manual.pdf |
| MVOAI Policy Manual v3.2 | policy_manual.doc | policy_manual.pdf |
| Certification Fee Schedule v4.4 | fee_schedule.doc | fee_schedule.pdf |
In Addition Growers and Producers please download the following two files: |
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| MVOAI Farm Plan v3.3 | farm_plan.doc | farm_plan.pdf |
| MVOAI Field History v3.3 | field_history.doc | field_history.pdf |
Processors and Handlers please download the following two files: |
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| MVOAI Processing / Handling Plan v3.4 | proc_handling_plan.doc | proc_handling_plan.pdf |
| MVOAI Organic Product Profile v3.1 | product_profile.doc | product_profile.pdf |
Additional Certification Guidelines |
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| MVOAI Grower Group Guidelines v3.3 | grower_groups.doc | grower_groups.pdf |
| MVOAI Apiary Greenhouse and Wildcrop Guidelines v3.0 |
wc_ap_gh.doc | wc_ap_gh.pdf |
| Organic Food and Production Act of 1990 | OFPA_1990.doc | OFPA_1990.pdf |
| USDA Labeling Guidelines | Labeling_Tables.doc | USDA_labeling.pdf |
| NOSB National List Database | NOSB Database.xls | |
| European Union Standards | EU_regulations.pdf | |
Certification Renewal |
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| MVOAI Producers Annual Certification Renewal v3.1 |
farm_renewal.doc | farm_renewal.pdf |
Record Keeping Forms |
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| MVOAI Audit Control Summary v3.2 | audit_control.doc | audit_control.pdf |
| MVOAI Bill of Lading v3.1 | bill_lading.doc | bill_lading.pdf |
| MVOAI Cleaning Log v3.2 | cleaning_log.doc | cleaning_log.pdf |
| MVOAI Complaint Log v.3.2 | complaint_log.doc | complaint_log.pdf |
| MVOAI Compost Production v3.2 | compost_production.doc | compost_production.pdf |
| MVOAI Crop Harvest Record v3.2 | crop_harvest_record.doc | crop_harvest_record.pdf |
| MVOAI Crop Harvest and Bin Register v3.2 | crop_harvest_&_bin.doc | crop_harvest_&_bin.pdf |
| MVOAI Farm Sales Record v.3.2 | farm_sales_record.doc | farm_sales_record.pdf |
| MVOAI Field Activity Log v3.2 | field_activity_log.doc | field_activity_log.pdf |
| MVOAI Non GMO Documentation v3.2 | nonGMO_documentation.doc | nonGMO_documentation.pdf |
| MVOAI Non-Organic Crop Usage v3.2 | non-organic_crop_usage.doc | non-organic_crop_usage.pdf |
| MVOAI Prior Land Use Affidavit v3.2 | prior_land_use_affidavit.doc | prior_land_use_affidavit.pdf |
| MVOAI Records & Audit Trails v3.2 | records_&_audit_trails.doc | records_&_audit_trails.pdf |
| MVOAI Seed Verification Form v3.2 | seed_verification.doc | seed_verification.pdf |
| MVOAI Trucker Affidavit v3.2 | trucker_affidavit.doc | trucker_affidavit.pdf |
| MVOAI Verification of Adjoining Land Use v3.2 | verify_ajoining_land.doc | verify_ajoining_land.pdf |
| MVOAI Warehouse Affidavit v3.2 | warehouse_affidavit.doc | warehouse_affidavit.pdf |
| Manufacturer's Ingredient Affidavit v3.2 | ingredient_affidavit.doc | |