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Organic Certification news.
NOP Releases Final Organic Pasture Rule
February 12, 2010- the NOP released the final pasture regulation with a 120 day implementation period. All organic livestock operators should immediately read.
USDA Releases Organic Farming Survey Data
Today the USDA released the first of its kind comprehensive survey data conducted on organic farms across the nation. The report, along with the complete data tables, show the most comprehensive data collected on organic agriculture by the USDA.
Korea Extends Implementation of Organic Processed Foods Regulation
The Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) published its final revision to the Labeling Guidelines for Food Products, which included an extension of the labeling standard for organic processed food products until December 31, 2010.
Rodale Insitute Launches Demand Organic Website
Demand Organic (DO) was conceived to educate and increase public awareness of the importance of organics. We focus on consumers who have not considered the possibilities of their organic choices, in hopes of inspiring long-lasting and profound personal change. The goal is to help you navigate the confusion surrounding organics; from labeling to asking the right questions to interpreting scientific research.
NW Organic Farm Food Safety Summit
Oregon Tilth has teamed up with The Western Center for Risk Management Education at Washington State University, and other organizations to assemble some of the leading nationwide experts to host an educational Summit open to all NW growers. This event, which is the first of a two-part series, is designed to provide farmers with information about identifying and addressing food safety risks on the farm.
Conservation Stewardship Program Sign Up Announced
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan has announced the first farmer sign up period for the new Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The CSP will make payments to farmers for maintaining existing conservation practices and for adopting additional practices on cropland, grassland, improved pasture, rangeland, non-industrial private forestland and tribal lands. Payment will also be made for adopting resource conserving crop rotations.
Oregon Tilth & AIB Offer Organic-Food Safety Course
AIB International and Oregon Tilth, a leader in Organic Certification, have teamed together to bring you a unique seminar, Organic Certification with a Foundation in Food Safety.
USDA Organic Program to Undergo Audit
The U.S. Agriculture Department has ordered an audit of its National Organic Program, saying that external scrutiny is needed to improve the integrity, transparency and reliability of the seven-year-old food program.
3 Liquid Fertilizers Prohibited in Organic Production
Ruling made by the NOP prohibits liquid fertilizers previously allowed in organic production.
Oregon Tilth and AIB Launch Organic Training
AIB International and Oregon Tilth, a leader in Organic Certification, have teamed together to bring you a unique seminar, Organic Certification with a Foundation in Food Safety.
