OIA Webinar - January 9 and 11, 2013. Understanding the Canada Organic Regime for Processing
- 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.(PST),
- 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.(MST),
- 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.(CST),
- 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.(EST) For more info or to register, http://www.ioia.net/schedule_ex.html#CORP
This webinar training course will cover the Canada Organic Regime (COR) as it pertains to processing operations. The training will prepare participants to verify compliance with the COR Processing Standard. The presenter is experienced organic inspector and IOIA Trainer, Kelly A. Monaghan. This Webinar Training course will focus on topics including the Organic Products Regulations, the General Principles and Management Standards (aka “the Standard” – CAN/CGSB-32.310) and the Canadian Permitted Substances Lists (aka “the PSL” – CAN/CGSB-32.311). Participants will gain skill in navigating the Organic Products Regulations as well as the Standard and PSL, understanding the labeling rules, inspection and certification requirements. It will also cover the issues relating to Canada’s two equivalency arrangements with the USA and the EU. The training includes pre-course reading and an assignment, 6 hours of in-class instruction via distance presenter, and a post webinar exam. This course is geared to prepare those who intend to take further training to become organic inspectors or file reviewers. It is also highly recommended for working inspectors and reviewers who have taken a basic processing inspection course to a standard other than the COR. It is also recommended for organic handlers, processors, consultants, educators, extension, and certification agency staff. This course can be used as a credential to seek work as an entry-level certification file reviewer. Participants who meet minimum requirements will receive an IOIA Certificate of Completion for Canadian Organic Processing Standards Training. Participants who attend but opt out of assignments and the exam, or fail to achieve a passing score, will receive a Letter of Participation to document their participation. Enrollment is limited to 20. This is the first webinar offered in a series (Processing, Livestock, Crop) of COR courses that are under development. The next Processing session will be scheduled in about 3 months. Cost for the webinar is: $350, with a $25 discount for IOIA members. To register, go to: http://ioia.ganconference.com/?page=REGISTER&meeting=4409149
For more information about the Webinar Trainer Kelly Monaghan, see www.ashstreetorganics.com
IOIA Webinar - January 10 and 17, 2013. Understanding the Canada Organic Regime for Livestock
- 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.(PST),
- 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.(MST),
- 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.(CST),
- 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.(EST) For more info or to register, http://www.ioia.net/schedule_ex.html#CORP
This webinar is a two part series. Each part will be 3 hours long (with a break in the middle) with time for Q & A.
This webinar training course will cover the Canada Organic Regime (COR) as it pertains to livestock operations. The training will prepare participants to verify compliance with the COR Livestock Standard. The presenter is experienced organic inspector and IOIA Trainer, Garry Lean, of Ontario, Canada. This Webinar Training course will focus on topics including the Organic Products Regulations, the General Principles and Management Standards and the Canadian Permitted Substances Lists (aka “the PSL” – CAN/CGSB-32.311) as they relate to livestock. Participants will gain skill in navigating the Organic Products Regulations as well as the Standard and PSL, understanding the labeling rules, inspection and certification requirements. It will also cover the issues relating to Canada’s two equivalency arrangements with the USA and the EU. The training includes pre-course reading and an assignment, 6 hours of in-class instruction via distance presenter, and a post webinar exam. This course is geared to prepare those who intend to take further training to become organic inspectors or file reviewers. It is also highly recommended for working inspectors and reviewers who have taken a basic livestock inspection course to a standard other than the COR. It is also recommended for organic handlers, processors, consultants, educators, extension, and certification agency staff. This course can be used as a credential to seek work as an entry-level certification file reviewer. Participants who meet minimum requirements will receive an IOIA Certificate of Completion for Canadian Organic Livestock Standards Training. Participants who attend but opt out of assignments and the exam, or fail to achieve a passing score, will receive a Letter of Participation to document their participation. Each webinar session consists of 2 parts. Each portion of the webinar training will be 3 hours long (with a short break in the middle) for a total of 6 hours of instruction and time for Q & A. Enrollment is limited to 20. Cost for the webinar is: $350, with a $25 discount for IOIA members. To register, go to: http://ioia.ganconference.com/?page=REGISTER&meeting=5023232
Garry Lean has a background in soil science and farming (beef, dairy, poultry, field crops and vegetables) and over 20 years of organic inspection experience in crops, livestock and processing (both in Canada and the United States). Other inspection experience includes GAP (Global Animal Partnership welfare auditing) and Non-GMO Project inspection. He is a Lead Trainer for IOIA Inspector training courses in all three IOIA Basic Courses and has contributed to the development and implementation of the webinars for the Pasture Rule and Non-GMO Project. He was a college professor in Agroecology/ Ecosystem Management for 25 years at Fleming College in Ontario, Canada.
Ontario, Canada – Basic Crop Inspection Training
March 4-8, 2013
Canadian Organic Growers (COG) and IOIA will cosponsor basic crop inspection training in Ontario. The course includes comprehensive training on the Canadian Organic Standards and four days of instruction including a field trip to a certified organic operation, plus one-half day for testing. This training is geared primarily for inspectors, but others such as certification agency staff, regulators, industry consultants, and educators are also welcome. For more information about this training and to receive an application contact Beth McMahon at COG. E-mail: beth@cog.ca Phone: 613-216-0741 Fax: 613-236-0743 www.cog.ca For more information about this training, go tohttp://www.cog.ca/news_events/inspector/
Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada
