Independent Organic Inspectors Association
IOIA/WBC Organic Livestock Inspector Training Agenda
Thursday, September 18 – Saturday, September 20, 2003
Location: Vee Bar Guest Ranch, 2091 State Hwy 130, Laramie, Wyoming 82070 (307) 745-7036
Registration: The course begins at 8:00 a.m. Please arrive in time to register between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. on Sept. 17 or
between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. on Sept. 18. For those of you taking the Organic Farm Inspector Training, you will register
for this course when you register for the Organic Farm Inspector Training.
Preparation: PLEASE READ THE ENCLOSED IFOAM/IOIA INTERNATIONAL ORGANIC INSPECTION MANUAL
(Section V, Organic Livestock Inspection, pages 129-165), the USDA Final Organic Rule, Subpart A, B, C, D, and G,
BEFORE THE COURSE BEGINS. Complete the pre-course assignment, and an enclosed waiver and confidentiality form
to turn in at Registration. Bring all materials with you as they will be used in class and there will be no replacements
available at the class. Also, please bring the following: paper, pens, calculator, clipboard, and clean rubber boots.
Thurs., Sept 18, 2003
7:30-8:00 AM
8:00-8:30 AM
8:30- 10:00 AM
10:00-10:15 AM
10:15-11:00 AM
11:00-12:00 PM
12:00-1:00 PM
1:00-2:00 PM
2:00-3:00 PM
3:00-3:30 PM
3:30- 5:00 PM
5:00-6:00 PM
6:00-6:30 PM
6:30-7:30 PM
7:30-8:00 PM
8:00-? PM
The Lodge
Registration
Course Overview and Introductions – Margaret Scoles, IOIA Training Coordinator
NOP Organic Livestock Standards- Definitions, Origin of Livestock, Feed, Living Conditions –
Margaret Scoles
BREAK
NOP Organic Livestock Standards- Record keeping, Health Care Practices- Margaret Scoles
NOP Livestock Health Care Practice Standards, and Assessing Livestock Health ManagementTed Dupmeier, DVM, Cattle Care Vet Consultants, Ltd. Swift Current, Saskatchewan
LUNCH
Livestock Health Care (cont.) – Ted Dupmeier, DVM
Approved Materials, Introduce Feed Label Exercise- Margaret Scoles and Ted Dupmeier, DVM
BREAK
Continue Feed Label Exercise, Livestock Investigative Scenarios, and “What do NOP Livestock
Standards Really Say?” Small groups- John Burns, Renee King, and Margaret Scoles, facilitators
Organic Control Points for Inspection of Beef, Lamb, Pork, and Dairy- Margaret Scoles
Writing the Organic Inspection Report – Margaret Scoles
DINNER
Orientation for Organic Livestock Field Trip and Written Assignment - Margaret Scoles
Individual review of organic livestock operation application and other records for field trips
Friday, September 19, 2003 – The Lodge
7:00-8:00 AM
BREAKFAST
8:00-9:00 AM
Meet with Group Leaders in groups to review and prepare for field trip
9:00-10:30 AM
Field Trip Tour of University of WY meat slaughter facility (includes driving time)
10:30-11:30 AM
Drive in groups to Organic Livestock Operation field trips: Yaks, Beefalo, Lamb
11:30 AM-3:30 PM
Field Trip (BREAK FOR BOX LUNCH)
3:30-4:30 PM
Return from Field Trips
4:30-5:30 PM
Debriefing Discussion in Groups and Individual Work Time on Written Assignments
5:30-6:30 PM
Organic Poultry Inspections – John O’Malley Burns
6:30-7:30 PM
DINNER
7:30-8:30 PM
Optional Slide Show of Slaughter Facilities –Margaret Scoles and Renee King
8:00 PM-?
Work on individual assignments, examples of Livestock Inspection Reports available
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Saturday, September 20, 2003 – The Lodge
7:00-8:00 AM
BREAKFAST
8:00-9:00 AM
“The World of Bees” video
9:00-10:00
Organic Honey Inspection – Margaret Scoles
10:00-10:30
BREAK and Outrageous Statement Award
10:00-12:00 PM
Test. You may use the NOP regulation, IFOAM/IOIA Inspection Manual, and your notes during
the test.
12:00-1:00 PM
LUNCH
1:00-2:00 PM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS with Training Coordinators
ALL TESTS, LIVESTOCK WORKSHEETS, FIELD TRIP NOTES, and APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST
BE HANDED IN BEFORE YOU LEAVE or NO LATER THAN 2 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. Your tests
and worksheets will be evaluated and returned to you as soon as possible, usually within 30 days. To earn a Certificate of
Completion, you must complete the Pre-Course Assignment and receive at least a 75% on the exam and at least a
"Satisfactory" evaluation score on your worksheet. Worksheet evaluation scores are "Excellent", "Good", "Satisfactory",
and "Unacceptable”.
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