AMS Press Release: Final rule extends allowable use of synthetic substance in organic livestock production. See the final rule here (PDF).

AMS Press Release: USDA Invites Comments on Proposed Recommendations by Organic Advisory Board

NOSB Meeting Update: The National Organic Standards Board has released the majority of their committee proposals on the spring 2011 agenda items. The remaining agenda items will be posted as they become available.

For complete meeting information, visit the NOSB Meeting Homepage.

AMS Press Release: Two Former Certifiers No Longer Accredited to Certify Organic Operations

Three positions for summer internships with the National Organic Program are currently open and waiting to be filled by bright, professional, and energetic candidates. Applications are due by March 14, 2011. Positions are available in Fredericksburg, VA, or Washington, DC (click on the job announcement links for details). Appointments will commence at the end of the spring school term and conclude on or before September 30, 2011.

January/February 2011 newsletter now available at NOP: Who We Are.

NOSB Meeting Update: The agenda from the spring 2011 meeting of the National Organic Standards Board is now available and attendees may pre-register to provide oral public comments at the meeting. Committee proposals, instructions for providing written public comments, and the Federal Register Notice will be posted when they become available.