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USDA National Organic Program (NOP) Regulations

The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products. The NOP also accredits the certifying agents (foreign and domestic) who inspect organic production and handling operations to certify that they meet USDA standards.          NOP Homepage


Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI)

Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is the industry standard for organic production materials verification. Visit their online listings for the most up-to-date information on which types and brands of products are available for organics.


International Organic Standards compiled by OneCert

Have you ever wished for a single, easy-to-use reference for questions about various international organic standards?
A new book is now available that provides a handy reference for six international organic standards:

  • US National Organic Program (NOP)
  • European Regulation 2092/91
  • Japan Agricultural Standards (JAS)
  • Quebec Organic Reference Standards
  • Bio Suisse Standards
  • IFOAM Basic Standards

The book was designed for organic operations whose primary organic market is the US but who also have international sales.  The full text of the NOP is included plus additional requirements that are mandatory for each of the other programs.

To order a hard copy or download the .pdf, visit OneCert


Mistakes to Avoid – Organic Certification – OneCert

Most common mistakes made by certified crop operators and/or certification applicants.

Subjects include:
Certifier Relations
Non-approved Materials / Inputs
Record-keeping
Organic System Plan
Commingling / Contamination
Compiled by Jim Riddle and based on information provided by members of the Independent Organic Inspectors Association and the OTA’s Organic Certifiers Council

Visit OneCert for details.

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Hawaii Organic Farming Association1 month ago
Diversity for resilience.

https://www.theguardian.com/food/ng-interactive/2022/apr/14/climate-crisis-food-systems-not-ready-biodiversity
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The world’s farms produce only a handful of varieties of bananas, avocados, coffee and other foods – leaving them vulnerable to the climate breakdown
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National Organic Standards Board - Spring Meeting 2022
Comment Period Open through April 1, 2022
The NOSB will meet virtually in April 2022.
-NOSB Public Comment Webinars (two days): April 19 & 21, 2022; Noon - 5:00 pm Eastern Time
-NOSB Public Meeting (three days): April 26-28, 2022; Noon - 5:00 pm Eastern 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.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAAMS/bulletins/30d4704
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Three Updates: NOSB Spring Meeting, Climate-Smart Ag, NIFA Grant USDA Agricultural Marketing Service sent this bulletin at 03/04/2022 09:29 AM EST National Organic Standards Board Spring Meeting 2022 Comment Period Open through April 1, 2022 The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) generally meet...
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Hawaii Organic Farming Association5 months ago
Grant Opportunity -- Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program
Aloha: The USDA is accepting grant applications under the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) program. The USDA encourages applications that serve the smallest communities with the lowest incomes. RISE offers federal funding assistance, which can be used to
· Build or support a business incubator facility
· Provide worker training to assist in the creation of new jobs
· Train the existing workforce with skills for higher-paying jobs
· Develop a base of skilled workers and improve their opportunities to obtain high-wage jobs in new or existing local industries
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, April 19, 2022.
Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov.
Potential applicants may submit a concept proposal for review by the agency to SM.USDARD.RISE@usda.gov no later than February 18, 2022.
Contact the USDA HI located in Hilo. https://www.rd.usda.gov/hi
Grant amounts are awarded competitively with a minimum of $500,000 and a maximum grant amount of $2,000,000.

H/T Hawaii Farmers Union United for the info.
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