Congresswoman Ann Kuster (D-NH) has introduced a bill designed to help farmers transition to organic agriculture and boost domestic production of organic products to reduce dependence on imports. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture, the Homegrown Organic Act of 2017 would modify three existing conservation programs to incentivize farmers who wish to transition to […]
The pace sometimes slows down a bit during August when Congress breaks through Labor Day. This is a perfect opportunity for you to engage with your representatives by inviting them for a farm or facility visit, or visiting them at their district office. Connect with your representatives to support OTA’s Farm Bill priorities. Tell them how […]
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) will meet via web conference on August 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern to discuss hydroponics in organic food production. You can register for the online conference, or download a transcript approximately two weeks after the event. NOSB will not be voting on a recommendation at this time. […]
In a letter this past Friday to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Organic Trade Association Executive Director/CEO Laura Batcha requested that USDA adopt a risk-based approach to assessing and reporting potential fraud to the organic trade to better allow the action needed to prevent fraud before it occurs. The letter asks that USDA heighten […]
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board of Governors and U.S. Department of Agriculture have unveiled a new report, Harvesting Opportunity: The Power of Regional Food System Investments to Transform Communities, recognizing organic as having significant and long-lasting economic benefits to local communities. The report compiles research and essays to explore how the growing popularity of locally […]
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