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Welcome to MCIA - A letter from the President/CEO

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

We are pleased that you have chosen to visit our website and to learn more about the many service products we offer. Your presence on our website indicates you are interested in the world of production agriculture and perhaps active in providing food and fiber products to a growing world.

MCIA was founded in 1903 to provide services that assure the agricultural products our members produce are of the highest quality. As one of the oldest agricultural organizations in the Midwest, we are dedicated to providing certification programs for seeds and grains, parent and foundation seed increase services, quality assurance education and training programs, and organic and process certification services. In addition, we provide customized third-party verification programs, and a host of laboratory services. All these programs are aimed at improving the productivity, profitability and competitive positions of the members of our association and the customers who use our services.

MCIA is expanding its program offerings to help members compete in today’s rapidly changing business environment. MCIA is adding programs focused on producer education and training to assist agricultural businesses to effectively implement new agricultural production and food safety certification to meet new customer and market demands.

MCIA is fortunate to have a highly qualified staff of talented individuals who are well versed in today’s process verification requirements. Please explore our website, and take note of the ways we can serve you. MCIA’s staff has a unique combination of experience and relevant information available to assist your efforts in the food and fiber industry.