Organic Systems Plan (MOSA)

1. If you are a contract operator for on-farm processing, contract feed processing, or contract meat processing, provide the name of your customer (MOSA certified client). Note NA if not applicable.

NA - though we do work with MOSA certified clients (and would be open to contract work for other processors and farms).

2. If organic processing will occur at any additional facilities, provide facility locations and describe their role. Depending upon the additional facilities’ products and services provided, additional information and fees may be required.

No additional facilities or locations will be used.

3. Identify all programs for which you are requesting certification and/or verification. (Additional fees may apply for additional verifications.)

None

4. If you selected any programs in the previous question, list the products.

None

5. How do you verify that ingredients and other inputs used meet international or other additional verification requirements (e.g. certificates showing international compliance, full composition information)?

Site visits/audits of suppliers and verification of Organic certification of suppliers. No additional records are kept on file at this time.

6. Describe government permits/licenses/inspections that are in effect for your operation. Certified organic handlers must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Wholesale Food Processor license, USDA GAP/GHP certification

7. Give a brief description of your process/handling experience, and reason(s) for choosing organic management practices.

Current process and handling for operations includes Organic product though this certification is not maintained in our facilities. Would like to maintain Organic certification for processed goods.

8. In general, what types of organic products are produced and/or organic services are provided by your company? If organic production has not yet begun provide your best estimate.

Fresh cut and frozen minimally processed fruit and vegetable products. Whole and processed product for wholesale.

9. Provide your total estimated annual production in units and/or services provided, and provide the anticipated percentage that is organic?

Unknown at this time. Estimates for 2018 would be approx 10,000 lbs of Organic product. Non-organic product is 90% or more of what we currently work with in processing.

10. List (or submit a list) of all products and/or services requested for organic certification.

Various fresh cut and frozen fruit and vegetable products including - Asparagus, Bell Peppers, Blueberries, Tree Crops, Leafy Greens, Root Crops, Hard Squash, etc.

11. Contract handlers who receive organic product packaged or otherwise enclosed in a container, and do not repackage or otherwise process the product do not need to be certified. However, such handlers must complete and submit the Excluded Handler form. Contract handlers who provide other types of handling or processing services to your company do need to be certified organic.

No contract handlers are used at this time.