Regulations

H-2A report proposes change throughout system

The House Agricultural Labor Working Group is recommending sweeping changes to the H-2A temporary visa program. The group, whose 16 members are eve... more »

Produce distributor PRO*ACT earns organic certification

PRO*ACT, a national network of fresh produce distributors, has earned organic certification with the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). T... more »

New Hampshire drops state’s organic certification program

New Hampshire’s Department of Agriculture is dropping its organic certification program. To remain eligible to market products as organic, farmers n... more »

EPA seeks to strengthen ag, rural community relationships

The EPA is establishing an office to expand engagement opportunities with agricultural and rural communities. The Office of Agriculture and Rural A... more »

Tax time: Classifying farm employees correctly

See related article: Tips to prepare for filing taxes Tax season is here and it’s time for producers to file taxes for their operations. In this ... more »

Changes to organic program aim to strengthen category

A significant change to the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) aimed at protecting the integrity of organic products will be implemented in March. ... more »

Georgia field day centers on organic transitions

The University of Georgia (UGA) recently hosted an Organic Farm Field Day to highlight the USDA's Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). ... more »

Fridays on the Farm: Growing it to give away

During Black History Month, the USDA recently featured Armondo White, a veteran and Black farmer in Marvell, Arkansas, and his family, in its Fridays ... more »

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