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This compilation of guidance documents, policy memos, and instructions is intended to clarify policies and assist those who own, manage, or certify organic operations with complying with NOP regulations.
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) presents an annual list of research priorities for organic food and agriculture. The NOSB’s Livestock, Crops, Handling, and Materials/GMO Subcommittees proposed an updated set of priorities at the Fall 2020 board meeting.
2 sty 2024 · This blog post summarizes key changes to the organic standards from the past two years, and new rules that are on the horizon for 2024. USDA Has Made Major Updates to USDA Organic Standards. In the past two years, we’ve achieved tremendous progress in our work to strengthen the organic standards.
NOP is a federal regulatory program that develops and enforces consistent national standards for organically produced agricultural products sold in the United States. NOP also accredits third-party organizations to certify that farms and businesses meet the national organic standards.
9 mar 2023 · This report describes U.S. organic policy initiatives since 2000 and examines the importance of investment in organic research. The report also investigates key components of organic supply chains, and characteristics of organic food consumers and retail markets.
• USDA representatives provided updates on Climate-Smart Agriculture and the state of organic research. Read about OTA’s work. • Organic Seed Alliance presented research results on the state of organic seed. Read OTA’s comments on increasing organic seed usage.
What is organic agriculture? Strict organic standards overseen by authorized certifying agent. Produced without excluded or prohibited methods. Soil fertility managed through tillage and required cultivation practices.
