Regulations
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 »
Fridays on the Farm: Kyle Haroldson
Editor's note: In its Fridays on the Farm series, the USDA recently featured Kyle Haroldson, an organic farmer in Brookings, South Dakota. He started ... more »
USDA accepting comments for NOSB meeting
The National Organic Standards Board is accepting comments on topics for its spring meeting. Comments can be submitted through April 3. The Na... more »
