Margaret Misner

* Manages statewide agricultural programs, organic, hops potato retail and potato brands. * Prepares rules for promulgation and provides legislative testimony, in particular organic livestock rules and adoption of the National Organic Program. * Plans and develops long and short- range program goals, policies, procedures and objectives * Compiles and analyzes data and information to identify service needs, available resources, compliance with regulations and evaluate program effectiveness. * Developed quality manual for compliance to the USDA National Organic Program, ISDA was granted accreditation to become an organic certifying agency. * Negotiates agreements with industry and environmental groups regarding sensitive or controversial issues.

Inspected vegetable seed crops for diseases and chemical damage. Conducted tests on seeds to determine germination percentage, identification and quality.

* Enumerator * Collected statistical data for historic review. * Reviewed data for accuracy. * Collected data on livestock producing projections.

* Coordinate field inspections and evaluations of producer, handlers and processors for compliance with the National Organic Rules. * Evaluate organic crop, livestock and handling system plans for compliance with National Organic Rules. * Organize and conduct field inspector training for organic crop, livestock and handler/processor inspections. * Conduct evaluations on field inspectors. * Analyze fertilizer, pesticides, soil amendments, animal feed supplements and other materials for compliance with the National Organic Rules. * Present and promote the organic program through seminars, workshops, industry meetings and individual meetings. * Inspect and evaluate non-compliances based on inspection reports and on-site reviews. * Research and authorize Organic Export Certificates.

* Consult organic producers and processors on certification and non-compliance issues. * Create pest management plans for organic producers. * Conduct organic inspections. * Create record keeping system for organic producers.

Organic Agriculture Consulting-Certification assistance for those already producing organic food, farmers and food processors and those wanting to start an organic line. Consulting for labeling, compliance, record keeping, non-compliance issues, marketing. Also GAP audit consulting for food safety requirements.