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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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USDA Survey on Third-party Food Safety Certification
04.20.2022 | University of Rhode Island
If you operate a certified organic farm growing vegetables, fruit, or nuts, or are considering organic certification for your farm, then we would be grateful if you would answer our short 10-minute survey on third-party food safety certification.
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Origin of Livestock Proposed Rule has Reopened for Public Comment
05.26.2021 | MOSA Certified Organic
The Origin of Livestock proposed rule has reopened for public comment. The original rule was published April 28, 2015, and fell inactive for a few years, then a second comment period was opened in 2019, and now a third comment period is open until 7/12/2021.
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Your Help Needed to Save Organic Cost Share Funding
08.12.2020 | MOSA Certified Organic
USDA Farm Service Agency announces major change to the Organic Certification Cost Share Program.
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Strengthening Organic Enforcement Proposed Rule - Comment Period Begins Soon
07.13.2020 | USDA NOP
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposes amending the USDA organic regulations to strengthen oversight and enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic agricultural products.
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The National Organic Coalition NOC Seeks Feedback from Organic Farmers on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
06.09.2020
The National Organic Coalition NOC is seeking feedback from organic farmers on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, the direct payment program from the USDA.
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Proposed Changes to the National List for Organic Livestock and Handling
06.08.2020 | USDA NOP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to amend the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List). The proposed changes are based on April 2019 recommendations from the National Organic Standards Board.
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Public Comment Needed for the Organic Livestock & Poultry Practices Final Rule
05.15.2020 | MOSA Certified Organic
On April 23, 2020, the USDA published a Federal Register Notice requesting public comment on an Economic Analysis Report related to the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule (published on January 19, 2017) and final rule withdrawal (published on March 13, 2018). DUE BY MAY 26.
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Request for Comment on Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Economic Analysis Report
04.22.2020 | USDA NOP
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will publish a Federal Register Notice requesting public comment on an Economic Analysis Report related to the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule. Comments open until May 26.
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​YOUR HELP IS NEEDED ON THE FARM BILL
11.16.2018 | National Organic Coalition
Contact your Senator or Representative today about organic in the Farm Bill. Legislators need to know that we care about organic programs and want to see progress in the Farm Bill on organic.
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Farm Bill Alert: Organic Needs Your Support
08.22.2018 | National Organic Coalition
Now is the time to communicate with your House and Senate Farm Bill Conferees about the issues that will impact organic agriculture in the Farm Bill. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is urging House and Senate Ag Committee leaders to have a Conference Report ready soon after Labor Day.
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Protect Organic Agriculture in the Farm Bill!
05.24.2018 | Friends of the Earth
More than 140 organizations sent a letter to Chairman Pat Roberts, ranking member Debbie Stabenow and the Senate Agriculture Committee in support of organic agriculture. The groups call on the lawmakers to oppose changes in the farm bill that would undermine the National Organic Standards Board.
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Proposed Farm Bill Weakens Organic Standards - Your Help is Needed!
05.02.2018 | National Organic Coalition
The current Senate version of the Farm Bill weakens organic standards by undermining the authority of the National Organic Standards Board. Please contact your Senate Ag Committee Members to make your voices heard.
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