Updated Export Certificate (TM-11) now available on the International Agreements page. Updated Application for Accreditation also available for ACAs and Those Seeking Accreditation.

Policy Memo clarifying existing regulations regarding the use of genetically modified organisms in organic agriculture now available in NOP Program Handbook as PM-11-13 (PDF).

NOP 2000 General Accreditation Policies and Procedures has been newly updated in the Program Handbook.

AMS Press Release: USDA Seeks Nominations for National Organic Advisory Board

Read the full Notice (PDF). See the NOSB nomination process page for more information, including information about how NOSB members are selected (PDF), membership Application (PDF), and criteria for NOSB membership (PDF).

AMS Press Release: USDA Discovers Fraudulent National Organic Program Certificate. See the fraudulent certificate (PDF).

Three Agricultural Marketing Specialist positions are currently open and waiting to be filled by bright, professional, and energetic candidates. Applications are due by April 4, 2011.