Category: Regulations
Report: healthy school lunches improve children’s health
School lunches have come a long way from square pizza and fish sticks, and students across th board are benefiting from improved nutritional standards in the cafeteria.
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 and a day of advocating on Capitol Hill.
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 front of our lawmakers now.
Industry leaders support bipartisan ag labor group’s report
Industry leaders and associations applauded the House Committee on Agriculture’s bipartisan agriculture labor working group’s final report.
USDA releases National Organic Program review
The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) has published the 2023 annual peer review report and its response.
MSU offers free webinar on organic recordkeeping
Michigan State University is sponsoring a free webinar on recordkeeping for organic growers.
1-on-1 assistance key to organic transitions
For producers who are making the transition to organic certification, one-on-one technical assistance is key to their success, according to the USDA.
Consumers recognize, trust USDA organic seal
Consumers recognize the USDA organic seal more than any other certification in the marketplace, according to a new survey released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA).
USDA updates National Organic Program Handbook
The USDA has published an updated version of the National Organic Program (NOP) Handbook.
USDA organic funds address Covid, inflation effects
U.S. agriculture has been affected by unexpected events over the past few years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, drought, the war in Ukraine and high inflation.
H-2A report proposes change throughout system
The House Agricultural Labor Working Group is recommending sweeping changes to the H-2A temporary visa program.
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).
New Hampshire drops state’s organic certification program
New Hampshire’s Department of Agriculture is dropping its organic certification program.
EPA seeks to strengthen ag, rural community relationships
The EPA is establishing an office to expand engagement opportunities with agricultural and rural communities.
Tax time: Classifying farm employees correctly
In this two-part Ask the Expert series, tax professionals partnering with USDA debunk common misconceptions about taxes and USDA programs.