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The Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The COVID-19 crisis requires resilience and resources. We are heartened by the thousands of organic farmers, handlers, processors, distributors, millers, packagers and countless others bringing...
Practices for preventative management
Preventative management is the first line of defense for organic farmers controlling pests, weeds, and diseases. What best practices in organic help prevent weed and pest issues? The use of …...
Inspection audit trails
Developing good quality recordkeeping and documentation is important for traceability (commonly referred to as an “audit trail”). What does an inspector look for when performing an audit trail?...
GOTS v7.0 Countdown: Essential updates & Important Information for GOTS Gins
Stay Informed at a Click: Expand each section below by clicking on the plus sign (+) to reveal the most recent updates and changes to the GOTS certification standards. Make …...
Labeling farm products for retail
In general, you can use — following all guidelines — the USDA organic seal and the seal of the certifying agent on your certified organic product’s label. However, the certifier …...
Adding new labels and label revisions
When do I need to submit labels for review? Each time you add a new label or make changes to an existing product label, you must submit your label to …...
Complex Cannabis
Passage of the 2018 farm bill marked hemp’s evolution from a criminal substance to an agricultural crop of great versatility, opening the way for research, farming and industrial applications....
2022 Accredited Certifiers Association and National Organic Program Annual Training
Oregon Tilth is a proud member of The Accredited Certifiers Association (ACA). The ACA envisions a world in which the USDA Organic label is always trusted and valued. The ACA …...
Oregon Tilth Supports Organic Hazelnut Grower Challenges and Opportunities
On August 15, Oregon Tilth joined the Organic Hazelnut Growers Association for farm tours and knowledge-sharing around challenges facing the farmers in the region. From the Capital Press: Without...
Oregon Tilth participates in Spring 2020 NOSB Meeting
Oregon Tilth represented clients across the U.S. at the April 29-30, 2020 virtual National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) spring meeting. Transcripts of the meeting will be available on the NOSB...