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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.
FAP2 info- Money Available for Farmers
More Money Available for Farmers Impacted by Pandemic On September 17th, the United States Department (USDA) released details of a new version of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for agricultural producers. It is open for applications between September...
Reminder- Organic Aquaculture Standard apply beginning January 15, 2020
Organic Aquaculture Standard apply beginning January 15, 2021 Organic aquaculture products will be required to comply with the Organic Aquaculture Standard CAN/CGSB-32.312 Organic Production Systems – Aquaculture – General principles, management...
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and...
From the NOP: U.S. and Japan Expand Organic Trade Opportunities
Effective July 16, 2020, the U.S.-Japan organic trade arrangement adds livestock to the list of products that may certified to either country’s organic standards for sale as organic in both markets. “Opening new markets for America’s organic farmers and...
India Requires a Certificate of Inspection for Exports to the United States
The National Organic Program (NOP) reminds certifiers and importers that India requires a Certificate of Inspection for the export of organic products to the United States. The Certificate is to be issued by a government-accredited certification agent via India’s...
USDA Adds Digital Options for Farmers & Ranchers to Apply for Coronavirus Funds
USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced that it will now accept applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) through an online portal, expanding the options available to producers to apply for this program, which helps offset price declines and...
USDA FUNDING AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTROL SOIL EROSION ON CROPLAND
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has funding available to help Nebraska’s farmers control erosion on their cropland. This funding is available through the Ephemeral Gully Control Initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program....
Proposed Changes to the National List for Organic Livestock and Handling
The U.S. Department of Agriculture published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to amend the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List). The proposed changes are based on April 2019 recommendations from the National Organic Standards...
United States Streamlines Organic Trade with Taiwan
USDA today announced a new U.S.-Taiwan equivalence arrangement, effective May 30, 2020, that streamlines organic trade with Taiwan. The arrangement allows organic products certified in the United States or Taiwan to be sold as organic in either market. It also...