Basic Live Online Training
IOIA offers basic training through both live online and onsite events. In place of an onsite farm visit, live online trainings feature a virtual field trip component on Day 3 and Day 4.
Not finding a training you are looking for or all trainings full? Please register here to be contacted by IOIA when that training is available.
Online Basic Crop Inspection Training, Oct. 30 - Nov. 3, 2023
The 4 ½ -day Basic Inspection Training follows IOIA's curriculum requirements.
Detailed Course Information - PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING.
Registration and Application is a 3-step process.
Deadline to Register and Apply is Monday, Sept. 11, 2023.
Download application here. Complete and Submit to address on application.
Organic Processing Inspection Course, in Spanish language, November 2023
IOIA and AgriVita will cosponsor a Basic Organic Processing Inspection training using USDA National Organic Standards as a reference.
The course will be held online November 7,9,10,14,16 (8am-2pm Costa Rica time) 6 hours each day online (plus at least 2 additional hours of individual work per day).
The exam will be on November 17, 2023 (8am-11am Costa Rica time). Instruction will be conducted in Spanish.
Please contact Luis Brenes of AgriVita for pricing and application.
Email: brenes.agrivita@gmail.com
Curso de Inspección de Procesamiento Orgánico, online en Español, Noviembre 2023
IOIA y AgriVita copatrocinarán un curso básico de Inspección de Procesamiento Orgánico usando como referencia las Normas Orgánicas Nacionales del USDA.
El curso se llevará a cabo en línea el 7,9,10,14,16 de noviembre (8am-2pm hora de Costa Rica) 6 horas en línea cada día (y al menos 2 horas adicionales de trabajo individual por día).
El examen será el 17 de noviembre de 2023 (8am-11am hora de Costa Rica). El entrenamiento se impartirá en español.
Por favor contacte a Luis Brenes de AgriVita para precios y aplicación.
Correo electrónico: brenes.agrivita@gmail.com
Online Basic Processing Inspection Training - December 11 - 15, 2023
The 4 ½ -day Basic Inspection Training follows IOIA's curriculum requirements.
Detailed Course Information - PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING.
Registration and Application is a 3-step process.
2024 - Online COR - Basic Processing Inspection Training
DATE: To Be Determined - January 2024
The 4 ½ -day Basic Organic Processing Inspection Training follows IOIA's curriculum requirements which include: instruction on the organic standards (focus on the COR Standards)
2024 - IOIA/Asia Pacific Committee Organic Grower Group Inspection Training
Organic Grower Group Inspection is an intensive 5 day course for inspectors of certified organic programs; to add grower group inspections to skills base.