Ethics Policy

PLEASE READ THIS POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE
DOING BUSINESS WITH ORGANIC CHOICE.

The following Ethical Responsibility and Company Fiduciary Responsibility Policies are provided to satisfy the Ethics Policy requirement set forth from our bylaws.

ORGANIC CHOICE
ETHICS EFFECTIVE DATE: August 26, 2002
SCOPE: WORLDWIDE
APPROVED BY: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1.0 POLICY
This policy prohibits the use of company funds or assets for any unlawful or improper purpose. It prohibits the company (or its officers, directors, general manager, employees, agents, or stockholders) from paying or offering to pay an official to act on its behalf. Specifically, this policy prohibits payments for the purposes of obtaining or retaining business by influencing any act or decision or parties in their official capacity, or by inducing such parties to use their influence to sway any act or decision.

1.2 Commercial Bribery
Commercial bribes, "kickbacks," and other similar payments and benefits directly or indirectly paid to or conferred upon employees of suppliers and customers are prohibited. Bribery of producers, processors, marketing groups, brokers, customers and suppliers, includes the payment or use of company funds, assets, or property, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of any officer, agent, or representative of any customer or supplier.

This includes (a) payments made by employees or third persons, such as commission agents or consultants, who are reimbursed for such payments in any way by the company; (b) the uncompensated use of company services, facilities, or property; and (c) loans, loan guarantees, or other extensions of credit.

The company prohibits employees from accepting any gifts, bribes, "kickbacks," and any other similar payments and/or benefits directly or indirectly from employees of suppliers and customers in return for business. The company's policy does not prohibit employees from accepting gifts of nominal value (less than $25) that are incidental to company business, if otherwise lawful.

1.3 Confidentiality/Integrity
Confidentiality of data relating to individual members, contracted markets, processors, marketing plans and other business information, including their identity, is respected by the Organic Choice. The company undertakes to honor or exceed the legal requirements of information privacy to better position the company in the competitive market place. Organic Choice directors, general manager and other employee's and contracted service venders agree not to lie, cheat or steal.

ORGANIC CHOICE ACCOUNTING POLICY
FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 26, 2002
SCOPE: WORLDWIDE
APPROVED BY: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1.0 POLICY:
This policy defines the fiduciary responsibilities of all Corporate Officers, directors, general manager and senior level employees of Organic Choice. The term "fiduciary responsibility" specifically addresses a set of responsibilities and a mode of behavior that is fundamental to our reputation in the marketplace and our continued growth and prosperity.

It is the policy of Organic Choice, that all employees will uphold their fiduciary responsibility, both in fact and in appearance.

1.2 Fiduciary Responsibility:
People in a position of trust, including officers, directors, general manager and senior level employees of a business enterprise, are responsible, in law, to perform certain duties for their employers. This set of responsibilities is defined as one's fiduciary responsibility.

1.3 Conflict of Interest:
The term "conflict of interest" refers to situations in which financial or other personal considerations may in fact compromise, or have the appearance of compromising, an employee's, directors, general managers or members professional judgment in the exercise of their responsibilities. The mere appearance of a conflict of interest may be as serious and potentially damaging as de facto conflicts, in that they may undermine the trust and confidence of employees, members, customers, and business partners.

1.4 Related Parties and Family Members:
The appearance of a conflict of interest exists when an individual maintains a business relationship with a related party or a family member in which one party has the ability to exercise influence over business decisions that might unfairly provide advantage to the related party, and/or the family member and/or themselves. Examples of such activities would include, but are not limited to, the following:

Where the awarding of contracts or the setting of contractual terms with a related party and/or family member is controlled by the person in a position of trust.
Where the work product of a related party and/or family member is reviewed by the person in a position of trust. This is a particular concern when the effective control of such activities normally requires an appropriate level of segregation of duties, such as access to cash, control over disbursements, purchasing, credit and collections, or revenue transactions.
Where the compensation of a related party and/or family member is influenced by the person in a position of trust.
Where the terms and conditions of employment for related party and/or family member are determined by the person in position of trust.
A related party includes the following:

A family member or a relative
A Company, an individual, or a business associate that a person in a position of trust has an investment in or a financial interest in, when the actions of the person in a position of trust may directly influence the value of that investment or interest.
A Company, an individual, or a business associate that a person in a position of trust has an investment with or a financial interest with, when the actions of the person in a position of trust may directly influence the value of that investment or interest.
The above defined policies have been accepted on the 26th of August in the year 2002 by the following board of directors:



Signed August 26th, 2002
Steve Pechacek, President
Organic Producer &
Board Director
Mondovi, WI


Signed August 26th, 2002
Sam Danzinger,
Secretary / Treasurer
Organic Producer &
Board Director
Durand, WI


Signed August 26th, 2002
Rolfe Klefstad, Director
Organic Producer &
Board Director
Boyceville, WI



Signed August 26th, 2002
Roger Klefstad, Director
Organic Producer &
Board Director
Ridgeland, WI 



Signed August 26th, 2002
Greg Hetrick, Vice President
Organic Producer &
Board Director
Nelson, WI    





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