The goal and objective of the MIRC is to fund, direct, and coordinate the research and programs necessary to sustain and enhance the productivity of the high-quality, economical North American mint industry.

The 48th Annual Meeting of the Mint Industry Research Council will be held on January 20-21, 2027, in Orlando, Florida. The meeting will feature guest speakers, research reports and updates.

Supporting small-scale specialty crop industries like mint is at the heart of IR-4’s grower-focused mission. Growers of a small crop with big challenges rely on IR-4 for pest-control tools.