Agricultural Marketing Service - National Organic Program

What is organic?
Organic production is a system that is managed in accordance with the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990 (PDF) and regulations in Title 7, Part 205 of the Code of Federal Regulations to respond to site-specific conditions by integrating cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards.

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NOP News

September 20, 2010

NOSB Site Update: The October 2010 meeting notice (PDF) has been published in the Federal Register. Please see instructions for providing written and oral comments.

Federal Register Notice: Notice of Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (PDF)

September 14, 2010

NOSB Site Update: The October 2010 meeting agenda and committee recommendations have been posted.

September 10, 2010

AMS Press Release: Accreditation of California Organic Farmers Association is Revoked

September 9, 2010

NOP Releases its 2010-2012 Strategic Plan (PDF)

September 8, 2010

AMS Press Release: USDA Makes Available $6 Million for Organic Certification Cost-Share Reimbursements

Federal Register Notice: Notice of Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request (PDF)

Federal Register Notice: Notice of 2010 National Organic Certification Cost-Share Program (PDF)

Federal Register Notice: Notice of Agricultural Management Assistance Organic Certification Cost-Share Program (PDF)

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