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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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National Organic Standards Board Spring Meeting 2023

03.13.2023 | USDA NOP

Oral Comment Period Registration Now Open

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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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NOSB Fall 2022 Meeting Meeting Materials Available

09.07.2022 | USDA NOP

The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) generally meets twice each year in a public forum to discuss and vote on recommendations to the USDA. These recommendations help the Department develop and refine the organic standards. The NOSB plans to meet in Sacramento, California in October 2022.

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USDA Publishes Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Inert Ingredients in Pesticides for Organic Production

09.07.2022 | USDA NOP

USDA is asking the public to comment on options to revise the National List, including several derived from NOSB recommendations. The public comment period closes on November 1, 2022.

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USDA to Invest up to $300 million in New Organic Transition Initiative

08.22.2022 | USDA NOP

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $300 million investment, including with American Rescue Plan funds, in a new Organic Transition Initiative to provide comprehensive support for farmers transitioning to organic production.

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USDA Publishes Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Proposed Rule

08.05.2022 | USDA NOP

With this publication, USDA proposes requirements for organic poultry and livestock living conditions, care, transport, and slaughter. 60-Day Comment Period Opens with Publication.

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Quarterly Update: NOP Enforcement Dashboard

07.25.2022 | USDA NOP

The National Organic Program (NOP) has published the third quarter enforcement dashboard for fiscal year 2022. The dashboard provides an at-a-glance update on our enforcement activities for the 12 months ending June 30, 2022 (July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022).

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