Finding the Right Organic Certification Agency
Tuesday January 31, 2012
It's a fact - if you're transitioning your business to organic or starting a new organic business you will need an organic certification agency. But, how to find the right ... Read More
"HACCP for the Organic Professional" Training Coming in March 2012
Tuesday January 31, 2012
This year, prior to Natural Products Expo West 2012, in Anaheim, CA, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and NSF International's Training and Education Division will be offering a two-day intensive ... Read More
Information About Organic Violations
Monday January 30, 2012
Organic certification can be tricky. Sometimes people violate NOP policy on accident, less often folks may violate NOP policy on purpose. In any case, it's wise to be on top ... Read More
Funding Increase for Missouri Organic Cost Share Program
Sunday January 29, 2012
Recently, Missouri received a 40% increase via the USDA Organic Certification Cost Share Program. This means more funding than usual for Missouri producers interested in going organic. The funds are ... Read More
Thinking it Through Before Going Organic
Sunday January 29, 2012
Agri-View has a good piece up right now for those considering getting certified. The piece offers some excellent advice, such as knowing your motivation to go certified organic, abundant paperwork ... Read More
Idaho Proposes New Organic Certification Rules
Tuesday January 24, 2012
Idaho has long set their own additional standards for organic certification, such as charging fees for chemical residue analysis and attendance in organic education programs. Now however, Idaho is rethinking ... Read More
NOP Program Handbook Updated
Thursday January 19, 2012
The National Organic Program (NOP) has recently added some new documents to the their Program Handbook, so it's time to update your own download. Included new docs in the NOP ... Read More
Organic Crop Insurance Too Costly for Many
Wednesday January 18, 2012
We know all the benefits of organics. We've seen that organic sales just keep right on growing. So, how come there may be organic shortages soon and why are more ... Read More
The Case Against Organic Junk Food
Friday January 13, 2012
Organic food is a hot seller across the board. However, we all know that there are healthier, and less healthier organic food choices for consumers to choose from. Which ... Read More
New Social Media Site for Small Organic Businesses
Thursday January 12, 2012
Lately I've seen some releases about Neiia.com, a new social media site that offers opportunities for folks who are running "small and very small" businesses related to the organic ... Read More