National Organic Standards Board Fall 2024 Meeting
09.03.2024 | USDA NOP
The NOSB will meet in Portland, Oregon in October 2024. The in-person meeting will be webcast live for those who cannot travel.
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NOP Creates New Tool to Help Producers and Handlers Connect with USDA Accredited Certifiers
09.10.2024 | USDA NOP
Anyone interested in attaining organic certification can now use the Organic Certification Interest Form to answer a few questions about their business activities and products they want certified organic. Completed interest forms will automatically be sent to certifiers accepting new applicants.
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USDA Announces Almost $10 million in Organic Market Development Grants
08.26.2024 | USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today awarded an additional $9.7 million for 13 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) program.
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USDA Expands Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers
06.28.2024 | USDA
(USDA) is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers beginning with the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is expanding coverage options by allowing enterprise units by organic farming practice.
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USDA National Organic Standards Board: Request for Applications
04.29.2024 | USDA NOP
Application Deadline – June 28, 2024 USDA Seeks Nominees to Fill Five National Organic Standards Board Vacancies
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MOSA Comment Spring 2024 NOSB Discussion on 2026 Sunset Materials
04.05.2024 | MOSA Certified Organic
MOSA's Commentary re: the Spring 2024 NOSB Discussion on 2026 Sunset Materials
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MOSA Comment on Spring 2024 NOSB Discussion Document: Residue Testing for a Global Supply Chain
04.05.2024 | MOSA Certified Organic
MOSA's Commentary on Spring 2024 NOSB Discussion Document: Residue Testing for a Global Supply Chain
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MOSA Comment on Spring 2024 NOSB Discussion Document: Compost Production for Organic Agriculture
04.05.2024 | MOSA Certified Organic
MOSA's Commentary on Spring 2024 NOSB Discussion Document: Compost Production for Organic Agriculture
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MOSA Comment on Spring 2024 NOSB Discussion Document: Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products
04.05.2024 | MOSA Certified Organic
MOSA's Comment on Spring NOSB Meeting 2024 Discussion Document: Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products
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NOP Publishes Handbook Updates and Responses to SOE Frequently Asked Questions
04.03.2024 | USDA NOP
The USDA published an updated version of the National Organic Program (NOP) Handbook. Several handbook documents have been updated or archived because they have been replaced by new regulations, such as the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule.
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National Organic Standards Board Spring 2024 Meeting Oral Comment Registration Now Open
03.14.2024 | USDA NOP
The public comment period and oral comment registration are now open for the NOSB Spring 2024 Meeting. Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback.
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Proposed Changes to the USDA Organic Regulations: Mushroom and Pet Food Standards Open for Comment
03.11.2024 | USDA NOP
The USDA AMS has published a proposed rule to amend the USDA organic regulations. The rule proposes specific standards for organic mushroom production and organic pet food handling, creating more consistent standards for these markets. The public comment period closes on May 10, 2024.
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TOPP Celebrates One Year of Success
01.02.2024 | USDA NOP
The USDA Organic Transition Initiative’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) marks its first birthday, the National Organic Program (NOP), TOPP national and regional leads, and more than 180 state-level partners are celebrating that success.
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