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The Financial Roller Coaster of Transition
Organic food sales have been growing at a double-digit annual rate for the past several years, but growth in certified organic acreage has been much slower. With demand outpacing supply, …...
Oregon Tilth submits comments for the Fall 2020 National Organic Standards Board Meeting
Oregon Tilth published comments for the National Organic Standards Board’s fall 2020 meeting. Here’s a quick summary with links to our public comments: Marine Macroalgae in Crop...
Using non-organic plant starts
When certified organic planting stock is not commercially available, you may be able to use non-organic, untreated (e.g., no application of a prohibited substance such as a fungicide) planting stock...
Using fertilizers
Organic farmers are required to manage soil fertility and crop nutrients in a way that maintains or improves soil organic matter content. Approved methods include, but are not limited to, …...
Commingling and contamination prevention
Your records should detail how you plan to prevent the commingling of organic and non-organic products and protect organic products from contact with prohibited substances. Recordkeeping systems will...
Why is fraud prevention important in the organic market?
Why is fraud prevention important in the organic market? Key elements as to why fraud plans are crucial include: Maintaining consumer trust and meeting expectations – Consumers that choose to...
What are the components of the OFPP?
What are the components of the OFPP? OTCO has organized the OFPP into five distinct sections, each one detailed below. SECTION ONE: ORGANIC FRAUD PREVENTION TEAM The organic fraud prevention...
Training and one-on-one support
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides technical know-how and funding to support on-farm conservation. Get training, tips or chat with an expert We’ve partnered with...
What does this mean for organic producers?
What does this mean for organic producers? Organic fraud prevention plans are required for all certified operations under the SOE regulation update. 205.201 Organic production and handling system...
International Labeling
For international organic certification programs, products must follow rigorous production and labeling requirements. In addition to seal placement, mandatory ingredient information, font size, and...