What is Organic

The National Organic Program Wants You

USDA OrganicIt’s that time of year again – the sap is flowing – flowers are budding, and cover crops are getting turned into rich organic loam. It’s spring – the time when the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) convenes for its biannual public meeting.

These meetings are important to everyone involved in the organic industry, and there are several ways to get involved. Continue reading “The National Organic Program Wants You”

Organic Policy and Regulations, Social Implications in Agriculture, What is Organic

Jim Riddle Weighs in on The Future of the GRO Organic Check-Off-Like Program

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After the demise of the USDA mandatory research and promotion check-off attempt, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and Organic Voices (OV) decided to take matters into their own hands. Continue reading “Jim Riddle Weighs in on The Future of the GRO Organic Check-Off-Like Program”