Regulations
USDA adds fraud prevention info for inspectors
The USDA Organic Integrity Learning Center has added information on effective practices for organic inspectors to its website. The learning centerÂ... more »
NOSB seeks applicants for five vacancies
The USDA is seeking applicants for five vacancies on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB assists in developing standards for subs... more »
Commentary: Organic research grants critical to growth
As the world becomes increasingly attuned to the sustainability and health implications of our food systems, the role of organic agriculture h... more »
IFPA to organic standards board: ‘Follow the science’
The International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) is urging the USDA's National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) to continue using objective, scien... more »
DOL adds worker protections to H-2A labor program
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule on H-2A temporary worker protections that include allowing employees to invite labor and legal... more »
Report: healthy school lunches improve children’s health
School lunches have come a long way from square pizza and fish sticks, and students across the board are benefiting from improved nutritional standard... more »
Organic Week features speakers, Capitol Hill visits
The Organic Trade Association's (OTA) Organic Week features two days of critical discussions on the issues and opportunities facing the organic sector... more »
Commentary: farm bill must pass to protect food supply
There are few times when Congress has the opportunity to take a single action that benefits every family in America. One of those opportunities is in ... more »
