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.
OCIA 2019 Farmer of the Year
OCIA certified since 1989 on Alba Ranch in Robinson, Kansas, Jake Geiger was named the 2019 OCIA Research & Education Outstanding Organic Farmer of the Year. This award honors talented producers who certify to the OCIA level of excellence. These farmers excel in...
USDA Appoints New Members to the National Organic Standards Board
On April 25, 2018, USDA announced the appointment of two new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). Their terms begin immediately, and we look forward to welcoming them to the Board! Rick GreenwoodDr. James Greenwood from California, has been...
OCIA Research & Education Farmer of the Year – 2018
LINCOLN, NE: The OCIA Outstanding Organic Farmer of the Year award honors talented producers who certify to the OCIA level of excellence. These farmers excel in thoughtful cropping and livestock practices that build soil and reduce pests and...
National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Spring 2018 Meeting Materials Published
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) has posted meeting materials for the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Spring meeting, to be held in Tuscon, AZ, April 25-27, 2018. Documents are posted on the Spring 2018...
2018 Annual General Membership Meeting
OCIA AGMM, February 6th - 7th, 2018, Grand Harbor Resort & River Center Dubuque, IA 52001, 563-690-4000. $89 Room Rate (must reserve by January 12th). Network with Organic Farmers at OCIA’s Annual Meeting in Dubuque, IA LINCOLN, NE: Networking opportunities...
2018 OCIA Annual Meeting – Jan 30th & 31st
The public is invited to OCIA's Annual Meeting on January 30, 2018 for a day filled with organic farming speakers, organic meals, and exhibits at the Holiday Inn Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, MO. OCIA general business will be conducted January 31st for members....
Beginning Farmer Series Workshops
Join us August 1st in Jamestown, ND and August 30th in Hiawatha, KS as we talk about organic farming during a full-day Beginning Farmer Series workshop. For more information, or to register, please go to www.nfo.org/FarmStarts/index.html.
Confinement of Organic Poultry due to risk of Avian Influenza
From the NOP: Allowed Actions to Respond to Risks from Avian Influenza: Updated Policy Memo 11-12 The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) has received questions about the confinement of organic poultry flocks due to recent...
OCIA Research & Education Farmer of the Year – 2017
LINCOLN, NE: The Outstanding Organic Farmer of the Year is an annual award honoring and recognizing talented producers who certify to the OCIA level of excellence. These farmers excel in thoughtful cropping and livestock practices that build soil and reduce pest and...