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Hawaii Organic Farming Association1 month ago

Maui County has become the first county in the State of Hawai’i to establish its own Department of Agriculture.

https://mauinow.com/2022/07/04/maui-county-establishes-its-own-department-of-agriculture/

Maui County has become the first county in the State of Hawai’i to establish its own Department of Agriculture.

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Hawaii Organic Farming Association2 months ago

National Organic Standards Board Fall Meeting 2022
Comment Period Open through September 29, 2022

The NOSB will meet in Sacramento, California in October 2022. The in-person meeting will be webcast live.

NOSB Public Comment Webinars (two days)

October 18 & 20, 2022; Noon - 5:00 pm Eastern Time
NOSB Public Meeting (three days)

October 25 - 27, 2022; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Pacific Time
Stakeholder Engagement Encouraged
The NOSB invites public comment, both written and oral, on its agenda topics. Interested parties are encouraged to review the online meeting materials, including the tentative agenda, subcommittee proposals, and discussion documents.

Deadlines: To be considered during the Fall 2022 Meeting, written comments must be received by 11:59 pm ET on Thursday, September 29, 2022. This gives the Board time to review the comments before the meeting.

Oral comment registration will open in late August when the agenda and proposals are posted. Oral comment speaking slots may fill up quickly, so keep an eye on the NOSB Fall 2022 Meeting webpage: https://www.ams.usda.gov/event/national-organic-standards-board-nosb-meeting-sacramento-ca-2022

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAAMS/bulletins/31d49ec

National Organic Standards Board Fall Meeting 2022 USDA Agricultural Marketing Service sent this bulletin at 06/23/2022 10:29 AM EDT National Organic Standards Board Fall Meeting 2022 Comment Period Open through September 29, 2022 The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) generally meets twice eac...

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Hawaii Organic Farming Association2 months ago

Certified organic, or transitioning? Two options available for cost-share reimbursement money this fiscal year.

https://tilth.org/help-center/national-organic-certification-cost-share-program/

In 2022 there are two Cost Share Programs, The National Organic Certification Cost Share Program (NOCCSP) and The Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP). Combining both programs will allow you to receive reimbursement of 75% of the cost of certification up to $750 and a...

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