December 2013 Organic Integrity Quarterly Out
The fresh December issue of the Organic Integrity Quarterly is available now and highlights some of National Organic Program's (NOP) most recent work of the year, such as... AMS programs (outside of...
View ArticleUpcoming AMS Training Opportunities
AMS has a couple of new training sessions coming up that you may be interested in. The first is an Organic Certifier Training in San Diego, California, done in partnership with the Accredited...
View ArticleMaintaining Your Organic Certification
Once you've obtained organic certification, you will need to update your standing annually. Certification doesn't just roll over into the next year according to the Final Rule §205.406. To maintain...
View ArticleBuying Organics on the Cheap
As a consumer, the cost of organic food can be a little overwhelming at times. Honestly though, buying organic isn't that much more costly than buying conventional, especially if you cut out extra junk...
View ArticleWhat Sort of Financial Assistance is Available for New Organic Farmers?
Getting certified organic can be costly, depending on the scope of your organic farm. If you're brand new to the National Organic Program (NOP) the costs can seem especially expensive and overwhelming....
View ArticleUsing Pest or Disease Treatments During a Federal or State Emergency
Did you know that in certain situations, you may be able to use non-approved substances within your operation, without losing your organic certification?If there is a Federal or State emergency, and a...
View ArticleGo Green in 2014
Going organic is an awesome business move, but if you want to expand your ethics even more, a great goal for 2014 is to also go green.Research shows that consumers want organics but also that they're...
View ArticleOrganic Farming Advantages
Organic farming is a much saner, safer choice over conventional farming, plus, organics are really growing in popularity as time goes on, making organics a financially secure choice as well. ...Read...
View ArticleGot comments about how agricultural coexistence can be strengthened?
Back in November, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a notice in the Federal Register hoping to solicit public comments on how agricultural coexistence in the United States...
View ArticleUSDA's new one-stop-shop for organic production information
Are you having trouble finding out which USDA programs, services, and data are available to help support individuals working within organic agriculture? Yes? Well, lucky you, life just got easier with...
View Article10 Popular Organic Business Topics to Browse
Curious about what your peers are reading? Interested in the most popular topics regarding organic business? Well, today, let's take a quick look at the 10 most popular organic articles here at the...
View ArticleFAQs About the U.S.-Japan Organic Equivalency Partnership
On Sept 26, 2013, Miles McEvoy, Deputy Administrator of the National Organic Program (NOP) posted an important announcement at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) blog discussing the...
View ArticleOrganic Trade Association names new CEO/Executive Director
This week The Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced their brand new CEO/Executive Director, Laura Batcha. Batcha is the fourth executive director in the association's 29-year history, and Melody...
View Article10 Awesome Resources for Organic Business Owners
As an organic business owner, or as an individual considering organic certification, you'll have a lot of info to digest and there are some very useful resources out there that can help you do just...
View ArticleOrganic Meetup of Elders at Esalen Institute
The New York Times has an interesting read posted if you're an organic farmer; The Elders of Organic Farming. From the article: For nearly a week, two dozen organic farmers from the United States and...
View ArticleOrganic Demand May Rise Due to New Year's Resolutions
According to The Packer, "Organic produce marketers reported generally strong demand and firm prices in January, and some believe the active market is partly related to new years' resolutions."...Read...
View ArticleThe Rodale Institute Organic Price Report is Back in Business
Rodale Institute has repaired their Organic Price Report (OPR) and is back in business tracking organic produce and grain prices each week. If you're new to the OPR, this handy FREE online tool allows...
View ArticleLabeling & Trade Policy for Organic Wine
Wine is just one of the many products that can be certified organic, but if you're producing organic wine, there are some specific National Organic Program (NOP) labeling rules you'll need to follow....
View ArticleOpening an Organic Restaurant
If you've got dreams of opening an organic-minded, or even fully organic restaurant, deli or coffee shop, that's great, but there are also some challenges you'll face. Start with the following two...
View ArticleNew safety rules may hit organic growers hard financially
According to The Los Angeles Times, some new possible food safety regulations may add unnecessary and costly expenses that put the hurt on organic growers. The Food and Drug Administration ...Read Full...
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