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USDA Webinar Provides Overview of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a webinar to provide an overview of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program, which was established to create a consistent regulatory framework around hemp production throughout the United States. The webinar discusses...
Organic Agriculture Research Forum
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and Tuskegee University have announced the 2020 Organic Agriculture Research Forum (OARF) to be presented in partnership with the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (SSAWG). The Forum takes place on Thursday,...
Proposed Changes to the National List for Organic Crops and Handling
On October 18, 2019, 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) based on public input and the October 2018 recommendations from the National...
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.