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CERTIFICATION

HOFA surrendered USDA/NOP accreditation as an organic certifier in August 2011.

SCOPES OF CERTIFICATION

a) Organic Crop Certification covers the production of agricultural and horticultural crops.

b) Organic Livestock Certification covers the production of animal products such as meat, eggs, and milk.

c) Organic Handling / Processing Certification covers the production of processed organic foods and businesses participating in the distribution chain.

d) Organic Wild-Crop Certification covers the harvesting of crops that are not actively cultivated.

e) Apiary Certification covers the production, packing, and processing of bee products.
At this time, there are no official federal standards established for Organic Apiary Production. Until federal standards for honey production are final, commercial apiaries seeking organic certification must comply with requirements and policies based upon the National Organic Standards Board’s 2010 final recommendation for Rulemaking Action.

Producers, processors and handlers seeking certification must comply with all requirements and policies relating to the category and type of activity.

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

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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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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/
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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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