May 17, 2013

Agriculture Secretary Unveils Vision for U.S. Organic Agriculture

The Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced his vision for the U.S. organic agriculture and USDA efforts to ensure its continued success.

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Organic Farming Practices

The Risk Management Agencies (RMA) released an updated fact sheet on organic farming practices.

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March 28, 2013

2012 List of Certified Operations

The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) published its 2012 list of certified organic farms and businesses.

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Organics: World Markets and Trade

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) released an organics report outlining the changes in organic trade in world markets.

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February 28, 2013

NOSB Spring 2013 Meeting

The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) announced its spring meeting in Portland, Oregon on April 9-11 and is collecting public comment in advance.

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February 07, 2013

National Organic Program

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has proposed a rule to amend the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances.

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January 24, 2012

Organic Certification Cost-Share Program

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is inviting eligible states to submit an Application for Federal Assistance and enter into a Cooperative Agreement with AMS for the allocation of its organic certification cost-share program.

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January 17, 2013

National Organic Standards Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new appointments to the National Organic Standards Board.

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