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OCIA Organic Farm Starts Series Goes Virtual
Join OCIA staff and certified organic board members on May 4th, 2021 for a virtual, OCIA Organic Farm Starts Series from noon-3pm (CST). The certification process will be discussed and organic farmers will share their experiences and answer questions. Click the link...
R & E Scholarship Recipient 2021
R & E Scholarship Recipient
Organic Farmer of the year
The 2021 OCIA R & E Farmer of the Year was recognized at OCIA's virtual, Annual Membership Meeting. Click to view this full News Release
National Organic Standards Board Spring 2021 Meeting
The public comment period is now open for the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Spring 2021 Meeting. Interested parties are encouraged to review the online meeting materials and provide feedback on topics included on the agenda. Meeting materials available...
Certification of Inspections
Please be aware that the United Kingdom requires (just like the EU) that Certification of Inspections (COIs) be issued prior to shipment. The UK has adopted the EU regulations for organic, so all requirements are the same—the only difference is the COI is issued...
Clarification on C.11 of the Canada Organic Regime (COR) Operating Manual – Slaughter facilities
The CFIA has provided this clarification on slaughter facilities to certifiers. Operations should be aware of this information, so they can choose the best options available for their situation: Part 13 of SFCR does not require operators conducting slaughtering...
NOP Changing Approach to Organic Oversight in India
As organic supply chains continue to evolve over time, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) continues to monitor different markets and global organic systems to protect farms and businesses around the world that are following...
Stop Use Notice due to Prohibited Substances in AGRO GOLD WS
On December 4, 2020 OCIA received notice from the State of California as well as the National Organic Program regarding Agro Gold WS. The State of Washington issued a stop sale order on December 17, 2020. An edited version of the NOP's communication is below....
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...