Improving Organic Standards
This year, CCOF is working with clients, the National Organic Program (NOP), and others to improve organic standards in a variety of ways. In addition to an ongoing focus on natural resources, we are...
View ArticleExport News: Update on EU Organic Export Certificates
Starting October 19, 2017, the European Union (EU) will only accept electronic export certificates (Certificate of Inspections or eCOI). The EU has implemented a new electronic system called the Trade...
View ArticleNOSB Released Fall Meeting Proposals & Discussion Documents
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) has released the meeting materials for their upcoming fall meeting in Jacksonville, Florida. NOSB will discuss:Compliance, Accreditation, &...
View ArticleOTA Sues USDA Over Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) filed a lawsuit against USDA over its delay of the implementation of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) rule. OTA’s lawsuit alleges that:
View ArticleCCOF Members Ask Congressman LaMalfa to Fund Organic Research
On Monday, over 20 CCOF members throughout Congressman Doug LaMalfa’s (R CA-01) district signed a letter urging the congressman to support H.R. 2436, the Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2017. The...
View ArticleUSDA NRCS Releases "Growing Organic" Booklet & Updated Resources
USDA’s Natural Resources Conversation Service (NRCS) updated their resources for organic farmers and farmers interested in transitioning to organic. Their organic resources have various resources such...
View ArticleDeadlines Approaching for NOSB Jacksonville Meeting
The deadlines to submit public comments and register for oral comments to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) at their fall meeting in Jacksonville are approaching! It is critical that members...
View ArticleCannabis Growers Have Until Oct. 31 to File Water Source Documents with State
A bill just signed by California Governor Jerry Brown extended the deadline for cannabis growers to file documentation of their water source to October 31, 2017. The new deadlines are specific to...
View ArticleCCOF's Fall 2017 NOSB Written Comments
CCOF submitted 11 written comments to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) ahead of the fall 2017 NOSB meeting. NOSB is the federal advisory committee to the National Organic Program and meets...
View ArticleUSDA Declares Intention to Withdraw Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices...
USDA published notice in the Federal Register this week that it intends to withdraw the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule, which has been under development by the organic community for...
View ArticleLast Chance to Comment to Protect Organic Animal Welfare Standards
The comment period on USDA’s proposal to withdraw the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Final Rule (OLPP) ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on January 17, 2018. Comment now to protect organic...
View ArticleCCOF Submits Comment on Organic Livestock & Poultry Practices Rule
Last week, CCOF submitted a comment to USDA opposing the agency’s proposal to withdraw the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) rule. CCOF also joined 80 other organic producers, retailers,...
View ArticleNOP Proposes Updates to 17 Substances and 16 New Substances to National List
USDA proposed new updates to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) that include 29 recommendations on 35 substances from the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)....
View ArticleOrganic Trade Association Seeks Court Hearing in Animal Welfare Standards...
The Organic Trade Association wants its day in court. The association on Wednesday requested that oral arguments be heard on its lawsuit against the USDA over the department's failure to put into...
View ArticleUSDA Withdraws Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
USDA ignored the pleas of organic producers across the country when it announced its final decision to ignore the organic rulemaking process and withdraw the widely supported Organic Livestock and...
View ArticleUSDA Proposes Expanding Allowance for Elemental Sulfur & Reclassifying...
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a proposed rule to amend the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List). The proposed rule is based on public input and...
View ArticleUSDA Accepting Comments on GMO Labeling Requirements
USDA is accepting comments on the proposed rule to establish the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.
View ArticleCrop Insurance Options for Organic Farmers and Ranchers
New U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) crop insurance programs have expanded risk management options for organic farmers and ranchers. Are you curious to know what programs might be a good fit for...
View ArticleCCOF Comments on Proposed GMO Labeling Rules
CCOF submitted a comment to USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) on the proposed Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, or GMO food labeling rule. The deadline for comments was July 3, 2018....
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OTA Releases Full Page Ad in Response to False Claims About Organic
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) placed a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal last week that lists hundreds of chemicals and processes used in conventional food production that are prohibited in...
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