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Take Action – Tell USDA to release overdue organic cost-share payments
06.11.2026 | National Organic Coalition
We need your voice. Please ask USDA to release the 2025 cost share funds that Congress has already authorized.
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TAKE ACTION: Urge the Senate to Support Organic and Family-Scale Farms in the Farm Bill
06.11.2026 | National Organic Coalition
We can secure a stronger Senate Farm Bill that protects and advances organic agriculture, but only if enough people speak up and take action.
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ALERT: Phishing Scam Targeting USDA Certified Organic Operations
05.14.2026 | MOSA Certified Organic
Certified organic operations should be on alert for a phishing scam misusing USDA branding to deceive recipients into possibly sharing sensitive information. Avoid clicking on links and delete emails with the subject: 2026 Certificate Information Verification.
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USDA Launches 2025 Organic Survey — Producer Participation Matters - Deadline Extended to April 1
01.12.2026 | USDA
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has launched the 2025 Organic Survey, which collects essential data on organic acreage, production, sales, income, expenses, and marketing practices nationwide. Deadline EXTENDED- USDA will accept surveys until April 1.
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National Organic Farmer Needs Assessment Survey
01.12.2026 | OFRF
The 2025–2026 National Organic Farmer Survey is now open! Organic and transitioning farmers are invited to share their experiences to help guide research, education, and resources that support organic production. Deadline Jan. 31.
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ACTION ALERT: Cost Share Funds Still Not Released for 2025
01.06.2026 | National Organic Coalition
NOC has issued an important action alert - we are voicing our strong concerns directly with USDA and Congress that organic certification cost share funds have not gone out for 2025!
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Sign On to Protect the USDA NOP
04.04.2025 | National Organic Coalition
The National Organic Coalition, Organic Trade Association, Organic Farmers Association have crafted a letter to USDA Secretary Rollins stating the case for the value of a well-staffed NOP. We ask you to please show your support by signing on by noon CST on Monday, April 7th.
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Call to Action - Protect Organic Farmers & the USDA National Organic Program!
03.21.2025 | National Organic Coalition
Contact your representatives to stop funding freezes and the weakening of the USDA NOP.
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Protecting Organic Programs from Federal Funding Threats
02.04.2025 | National Organic Coalition
Federal funding is critical to organic organizations, farmers, and to our local communities. Many key programs at USDA are at risk and organic programs could be impacted.
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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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