Regulations
Organic challenges with third-party certifications tackled in project
Although all food producers are subject to food safety rules, organic farmers face unique challenges in trying to also work out incongruities between ... more »
$30M rolled out for organic farm research, transitions, Extension
USDA officials Sept. 15 rolled out more than $30 million in projects for organic farmers and ranchers. The investment by the USDA’s National Inst... more »
Fall meeting for organic standards board goes online-only
The fall meeting of the National Organic Standards Board will now be held online-only, instead of in-person. The NOSB usually meets twice a year i... more »
2022 Organic Week advocacy event planned
Thrilled to be kicking off a year of in-person organic advocacy, the Organic Trade Association is pleased to be hosting its 2022 Organic Week early ne... more »
For labor reform, it’s all about focus as the homestretch beckons
It is always important to bring focus to achieving a penultimate goal. This mantra applies to many things in our lives. It applies to assuring we h... more »
Organic cost assistance applications due Nov. 1 to USDA
USDA is now accepting applications from organic producers and handlers seeking assistance with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certifi... more »
Sustainable ag coalition responds to Senate markup of ag spending bill
The Senate Committee on Appropriations Aug. 4 advanced the Fiscal Year 2022 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related ... more »
Oregon taps $109K for organic certification cost share
The USDA recently allocated more than $6 million for the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program nationwide. Oregon was awarded $109,250 ... more »
