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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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