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Stopped olive oil import shows US organic standard enforcement
The USDA’s National Organic Program recently highlighted an example of its increased efforts to fight fraud. [caption id="attachment_6956" align=... more »
US organic program education materials offered in Spanish
The USDA’s National Organic Program recently launched a web page gathering Spanish-language materials for educational purposes. “The number of ... 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 »
4 certifiers get NOP director’s award for communication
The USDA recently honored four organic certifiers, giving them the 2021Director’s Award for their “open, consistent and effective communicationsâ... more »
National Organic Program gets ‘very positive’ review
The USDA’s National Organic Program recently earned good marks in a formal peer review, according to a recent newsletter from the program administra... more »
National strategy for hiring organic inspectors, reviewers up for discussion
The National Organic Program (NOP) recently sent a memo to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) asking the board to start a public discussion a... more »