News & Research
Stay up-to-date on the latest from OCIA International, our operators, and the organic industry.News: Updates from the Organic Industry
We’ve compiled the latest news from the organic industry to help you stay up-to-date on industry innovations and regulatory updates.
Responding to Noncompliances
Receiving a noncompliance notice during the organic certification process can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! Understanding what a noncompliance means and how to properly respond is an important part of maintaining your organic certification. Our latest...
Overview of Organic Equivalence Arrangements
Navigating the different organic equivalency arrangements can be confusing, especially when each comes with its own requirements. To help make things easier, we've put together an article breaking down the key details and differences between these arrangements....
Finding Allowed Inputs for your Organic Operation
Finding the right inputs for your organic operation can sometimes be a challenge. 🌱 Where can you find inputs that are allowed for organic production? And how can you make sure an input has been reviewed and approved by your organic certifier before you use it? Our...
2025 and 2026 Cost Share Applications
USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program is accepting applications for the 2025 and 2026 program years. Certified organic farmers and handlers can apply now. Details: -Certified operations may receive 75% of their certification costs, up to $750 per...
June 2026 Communicator
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2025 Winter Communicator
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OCIA Farmers advance to Grower of the Year Finals
We’re proud to share that OCIA certified organic farmers Harold and Ross Wilken of Janie’s Farm and Janie’s Mill have been named finalists for the 2025 Organic Grower of the Year Award at the Organic Grower Summit! Their commitment to organic farming and soil health...
New Funding for Organic Cost Share Program
July 2025- The Organic Certification Cost Share Program has been allocated $8 million per year through 2031 as part of the latest federal budget reconciliation legislation. This program offers partial reimbursement to certified organic farmers, ranchers, and...
June 2025 OCIA Communicator
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