Category: Regulations
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.
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.
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).
Fridays on the Farm: Growing it to give away
Armondo White, a veteran and Black farmer in Marvell, Arkansas, grows vegetables with his family.
Fridays on the Farm: Kyle Haroldson
Kyle Haroldson, an organic farmer in Brookings, South Dakota. He started his operation to sell organic produce directly to customers.
USDA accepting comments for NOSB meeting
The National Organic Standards Board is accepting comments on topics for its spring meeting.
Organic research receives boost in California
California leads the nation in organic agricultural production, accounting for more than $14 billion in organic sales and 36% of the U.S. organic market in 2021.
Sustainable ag coalition, USDA sound alarm on loss of farms
The 2022 Census of Agriculture, recently released by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), underscores the need for federal policies that support small and medium farms, according to the National Sustainable Agricultural Coalition (NASC).
USDA Census of Agriculture results available
The 2022 Census of Agriculture results, which span more than six million data points about U.S. farmers and their operations are now available from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
USDA program prepares for climate change
The USDA has launched the Working Lands Climate Corps initiative to train the next generation of conservation and climate leaders.
Produce Traceability Initiative adds FSMA guidance
The Produce Traceability Initiative has updated its website to include traceability information related to the Food Traceability List.