Contract Organic Inspection Work Available Now in Iowa

[Gayle Mitchell]

Contract Organic Inspection Work Available Now in Iowa

The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) is seeking experienced inspectors to complete poultry and beef/dairy operation inspections in Iowa, between now and Mid-October. We have approximately 24 inspection assignments available right now.
If you are interested in contracting with OEFFA to complete some or all of these organic inspections, please email inspe...@oeffa.org for details. 

Additionally, OEFFA is always seeking qualified and passionate individuals interested in joining our team of contract organic inspectors.  OEFFA certifies crop, livestock, and handling operations in a 12-state region, from Wisconsin to Virginia, from Missouri to New York. We seek inspectors to contract with us to complete inspections, doing as few as 15 and as many as 100+ inspections per year and organizing their own schedules. We have an immediate need for crop + livestock inspectors in/near Iowa.

Requirements include: IOIA Inspection training certificate in the scope(s) which one is applying to inspect, or comparable training/experience; and 3+ years of experience in agriculture or similar work or comparable education/training. Necessary skills include: written communication, time management and knowledge of the organic standards.

Depending on the applicant’s prior experience, we may set up an apprenticeship, where mentor and apprentice complete several inspections together. We seek inspectors to contract with us to complete inspections, doing as few as 15 and as many as 100+ inspections per year and organizing their own schedules.

If you are interested in inspecting for OEFFA or if you have questions, please visit https://certification/oeffa.org/inspectors/, email inspe...@oeffa.org, or call (614) 262-2022.