USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers
05.10.2023 | USDA
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking additional steps as part of its commitment to strengthen the market for domestically grown organic goods, and to support producers seeking organic certification.
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Growing the Organic Workforce
08.24.2023 | USDA NOP
New Resources from the NOP Human Capital Initiative
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Strengthening Organic Enforcement Training Resources Available Online
07.10.2023 | USDA NOP
These online resources also provide a quick guide to changes in the code of federal regulations (CFR) references resulting from SOE.
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USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs
05.24.2023 | USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces assistance for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). ODMAP is established to help mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices
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USDA Launches Organic INTEGRITY Database Trade Partner Module
05.18.2023 | USDA NOP
On May 17, the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) expanded functionality for the USDA Organic INTEGRITY Database (INTEGRITY) by launching a new Trade Partner Module. This new module is an expansion of INTEGRITY called the Global Organic INTEGRITY Database (GLOBAL).
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Origin of Livestock Information Collection Notice Request for Public Comments
04.26.2023 | USDA NOP
NOP today published a Federal Register Notice requesting public input on the information collection requirements created by the Origin of Livestock final rule.
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MOSA Comment on 2025 Sunset Materials for the NOSB Spring Meeting
04.05.2023 | MOSA Certified Organic
Read MOSA's Commentary to the NOSB regarding 2025 Sunset Materials.
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Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Client Summary
03.13.2023 | MOSA Certified Organic
The new Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule goes into effect on March 20, 2023. This rule strengthens enforcement of the USDA organic regulations through several actions mandated by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. This summary explains the rule and how it may affect your operation.
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SOE Update: Non-Processing Handler Fact Sheet
03.13.2023 | MOSA Certified Organic
The new Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule requires that any handling operation that produces or handles organic agricultural products must be certified organic. Previously exempt handlers now requiring certification must be certified by March 19, 2024.
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National Organic Standards Board Spring Meeting 2023
03.13.2023 | USDA NOP
Oral Comment Period Registration Now Open
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MOSA Comments on ANPR for Inert Ingredients in Pesticides 2022
01.04.2023 | MOSA Certified Organic
Attached is MOSA's commentary to the USDA NOP on ANPR for Inert Ingredients in Pesticides 2022.
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USDA Updates Organic Seal with a Registration Trademark
01.03.2023 | USDA NOP
The USDA NOP has updated the Organic Seal with a Registration Trademark. The organic seal with the registration mark ® is available for download in multiple file formats on the AMS website.
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Proposed Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards - MOSA Commentary
11.17.2022 | MOSA Certified Organic
Attached is MOSA's Commentary Letter to the USDA NOP regarding the Proposed Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards.
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