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International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
Organic-World.net
Canada’s Organic Products Regulations (COPR)
Organic Farming – EUROPA
International Organic Standards compiled by OneCert
Organic-Market.info

International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)

IFOAM is the worldwide umbrella organization for the organic movement, uniting more than 750 member organizations in 108 countries.

Organic trade is a rapidly growing reality all over the world. The growth rates of the organic sector demonstrate that organic products are moving from the “niche” and entering mainstream markets. The total land under certified organic production worldwide has reached over 26 Million hectares. IFOAM is at the center of this development.
IFOAM’s Organic Agriculture Training Platform
Access to knowledge and capacity building are some of the critical factors in the development of Organic Agriculture, especially in countries where Organic Agriculture is in its early stages.


Organic-World.net

The Organic-World.net website supports the global data collection on organic agriculture carried out by FiBL (Research Institute of Organic Agriculture) and IFOAM, the results of which are annually published in the yearbook The World of Organic Agriculture.


Canada’s Organic Products Regulations (COPR)

As of June 30, 2009, Canada’s Organic Products Regulations require mandatory certification to the revised National Organic Standard for agricultural products represented as organic in international and inter-provincial trade, or that bear the federal organic agricultural product legend (or federal logo). On June 17, 2009, the Government of Canada entered into an agreement on the trade of organic products with the United States.


Organic Farming – EUROPA

This website is an initiative of the Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Commission as part of a campaign to increase awareness of organic farming throughout the European Union.


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


Organic-Market.info

The Online Magazine for Organic Trade

Global Organic News Service

Brand new information for organic retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers as well as for journalists and organizations.

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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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