Regulations
7 ways the National Organic Program enforced its standards in 2020
Certified-organic farming is hard work, and it can be competitive. The National Organic Program, (NOP) part of the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing ... more »
Mexico stays open to US organic exports
Mexican authorities will keep doors open to U.S. organic products through the end of 2021. [caption id="attachment_2443" align="alignright" width="... more »
Organic oversight bill introduced with OTA support
The Organic Trade Association recently applauded the introduction of legislation that puts in place an improved federal process for the oversight of o... more »
Organic grower turns USDA NOP accreditation manager
What does organic certification really mean for a farm? In Lars Crail’s experience as a central California organic pear farmer turned NOP Accreditat... more »
NOSB spring meeting starts
The U.S. National Organic Standards Board began a series of virtual meetings running through April 30, for its spring meeting. The 15-member volunt... more »
USDA outlook bright for organic produce
The produce-driven organic food industry weathered the pandemic remarkably well, and investment in research of organic may be part of the solution for... more »
New consultants to help Midwestern growers going organic
Rodale Institute, a nonprofit known for its research, farmer training and education about regenerative organic agriculture since 1947, has expanded it... more »
Court rules hydroponics, aeroponics OK for USDA organic program
A Friday, March 19 ruling by U.S. District Court in San Francisco came down in favor of the USDA’s policy allowing hydroponic and aeroponic farming ... more »
