Midwest Organic Services Association Inc

Name

Midwest Organic Services Association Inc

Legal name

Midwest Organic Services Association Inc

Website

https://mosaorganic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA) is a USDA-accredited nonprofit that certifies nearly 2,000 organic farms, processors, handlers, retailers, and restaurants, primarily across the Midwest United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Certification Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Certification Services (AFALAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Organics Contamination Auditing, Education & Compliance Services (BPALAEAJ)

Keywords

• Organic certification services
• USDA NOP accreditation
• Organic farm certification
• Material inputs review
• Organic compliance verification

Headquarters

HQ city

Viroqua

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Organic Certification Fees: MOSA charges certification fees to farms, processors, handlers, restaurants, and retailers seeking USDA NOP organic certification. Fees are tiered based on a client's annual gross organic sales. As a non-profit certification agency, MOSA strives to make certification costs fair based upon size, complexity and total organic sales.
2. Certification Cost Share Administration: MOSA administers the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) for states including Ohio, helping producers and handlers receive reimbursement for up to 75% of eligible certification costs (up to $750 per scope). MOSA may charge administrative fees for cost share processing.
3. Client Support Services: MOSA provides support services for clients and potential clients including answering certification questions, application assistance, materials use review, and transition support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA) is a USDA National Organic Program (NOP) accredited certification agency that provides organic certification services to farms, processors, handlers, restaurants, and retailers. The organization administers annual inspections, reviews material inputs for compliance, manages the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), and leads the Midwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) supporting producers transitioning to organic production.

Product overview

MOSA Certified Organic is a nonprofit certification agency providing USDA NOP accredited organic certification services as a single unified offering. The core service encompasses certification for farms, processors, handlers, restaurants, and retailers, supported by a Material Inputs Database for compliance verification. Additional services include Certification Cost Share Administration (particularly for Ohio), the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) providing mentorship and technical assistance, and licensing for use of the MOSA Certified Organic Logo and USDA Organic Seal. Supporting modules include a Find Organic search engine for locating certified operations, a comprehensive Forms & Document Library, educational resources (Fact Sheets, newsletters), and events/training programs. The organization also maintains a network of contract inspectors for annual certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• USDA NOP Organic Certification Services USDA NOP accredited organic certification for organic farms, processors, handlers, restaurants, and retailers, including annual on-site inspections, Organic System Plan review, and ongoing compliance verification.
• Material Inputs Database and Review

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2000 certified operations including diverse farms and hundreds of organic processors, distributors, retailers and restaurants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USDA National Organic Program (TOPP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022MOSA serves as Lead Cooperating Partner for the Midwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), a coalition providing mentorship, technical assistance, and wrap-around support for transitioning and existing organic producers across Arkansas, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
• Grand Traverse Conservation DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner organization providing conservation and natural resource management expertise for organic producers.
• Iowa Organic AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner organization representing organic farmers and businesses in Iowa.
• Iowa State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner providing organic agriculture research and extension services through Iowa State University Extension.
• The Land ConnectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner organization focused on farmland preservation and farmer training in the Midwest.
• MarbleseedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner organization supporting organic farmers through education and networking.
• Michigan State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner providing research and extension services for organic agriculture in Michigan.
• University of Minnesota – Minnesota Institute of Sustainable AgricultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner providing research and education on sustainable and organic agriculture through the University of Minnesota.
• Missouri Organic AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner representing organic farmers and promoting organic agriculture in Missouri.
• University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Center for Arkansas Farms and FoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner providing organic farming education and support in Arkansas.
• University of Wisconsin-MadisonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner providing organic research and extension through UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
• OFARMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner organization supporting organic farmers in the upper Midwest.
• Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association (OEFFA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner representing organic and ecological farmers in Ohio.
• Organic Association of Kentucky (OAK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner promoting organic agriculture and supporting organic farmers in Kentucky.
• Organic Farmers Research Foundation (OFRF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner focused on organic farming research and farmer-led innovation.
• Organic Seed Alliance (OSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner promoting organic seed research, education, and advocacy.
• Powell-Palm Agricultural ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner providing agricultural consulting and services for organic operations.
• Strengthening Organic Systems (SOS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner organization focused on strengthening organic certification and systems.
• Washtenaw Conservation DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOPP partner providing conservation district services and support for organic producers in Michigan.
• International Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA)coreTechnology or IntegrationIOIA offers in-person and online training for organic inspectors including Basic Crop, Livestock, and Processing Inspection courses. Training through IOIA counts toward the required 50 hours of training for MOSA contract inspectors.
• USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSDA FSA administers the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) which provides up to 75% reimbursement of certification costs up to $750 per scope. MOSA participates in distributing cost share funds in states like Ohio.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OneCert: USDA-accredited organic certification body operating in the US and internationally (including EU and Canada equivalency). Comparable to MOSA in multi-scope organic certification services for producers and handlers.
• Quality Assurance International (QAI): Major USDA-accredited organic certifier providing certification, inspection, and auditing services across the US and internationally. Comparable to MOSA as a multi-scope certifier competing for the same processors, handlers, and brands.
• Oregon Tilth: USDA-accredited organic certifier and advocacy nonprofit serving organic farmers, processors, and handlers. Comparable to MOSA in nonprofit certification model, regional strength, and organic education mission.
• California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF): One of the largest USDA-accredited organic certifiers in the US, providing certification services for farms, processors, handlers, and retailers across multiple regions — directly comparable to MOSA in scope and accreditation model.
• Baystate Organic Certifiers: USDA-accredited organic certifier serving farms, processors, and handlers primarily in the Northeast US. Comparable to MOSA as a regional certifier competing for the same processor and distributor accounts.
• OCIA International (Organic Crop Improvement Association): Global organic certification organization with USDA NOP accreditation. Comparable to MOSA in providing organic certification across crop, livestock, and processing scopes with an international membership-based structure.
• Global Organic Alliance: USDA-accredited organic certifier providing certification services for crops, livestock, processing, and handling operations. Comparable to MOSA in scope and service offerings, particularly for processor/handler clients.
• Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO): USDA-accredited organic certification agency serving farms and processors across multiple states. Comparable to MOSA as a regional nonprofit certifier with similar services, fee structures, and TOPP-style outreach.

Broad incumbents

• Ecocert: Major international certification body covering organic, fair trade, and sustainability standards across many regions. Comparable to MOSA as an organic certifier, but with broader geographic and category reach (cosmetics, textiles, food) making it a broader incumbent.

Regional players

• Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association (OEFFA): USDA-accredited organic certifier and organic advocacy organization operating primarily in Ohio. Comparable to MOSA in nonprofit certification model and Midwest regional focus, and listed as a TOPP partner organization within MOSA's own network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MOSAOrganicCertification
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mosacertifiedorganic
• Instagraminstagram.com/mosacertifiedorganic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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