Organic Wheat Organic wheat is grown using no synthetic chemicals or fertilizers. Organic principals center around minimal use of conventional inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony. Organic wheat is mostly sold through brokers and buyers, producers and elevators to ensure no combining with conventional grains. The key to purchasing organic wheat is to establish relationships with producers who are certified organic wheat growers. There are a number of organic wheat producers across the state. To be certified organic, growers must be qualified with an approved certifying agency for the state of North Dakota. Below is a listing of certifying agencies who can provide organic grower information. Those with a listed web site offer online search capabilities for the state. Sources for Organic Wheat Grower Information North Dakota Organic Advisory Committee Chairman Brad Brummond, Walsh County Extension Phone: 701-284-6248 International Certification Services, Inc (ICS) 301 5th Ave SE, Medina ND 58467 Phone: 701-486-3578 Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) 6400 Cornhusker Hwy, Lincoln NE 58508 Phone 402-477-2323 Search for OCIA certified wheat growers. Global Organic Alliance PO Box 530, Bellefontaine OH 43311 Phone: 937-593-1232 Search for GOA certified wheat growers. Quality Assurance International (QAI) 12526 High Bluff Drive, Ste 300, San Diego CA 92130 Phone: 858-792-3531
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