USDA National Organic Program (NOP) Regulations

USDA Laws & Regulations: Organic Certification
Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI)
International Organic Standards compiled by OneCert
Mistakes to Avoid - Organic Certification - OneCert

USDA National Organic Program (NOP) Regulations

The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products. The NOP also accredits the certifying agents (foreign and domestic) who inspect organic production and handling operations to certify that they meet USDA standards.          NOP Homepage          NOP electronic version

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Professional Organic Farmer Wanted- Oahu North Shore
I have a small Organic farm on the North Shore of Oahu that has been at rest for the last year and half. I am looking for an experienced organic / permaculture/ biodynamic farmer to partner with me to bring this back to a working farm. In the past we grew medicinal food and herbs. We're looking for someone who lives this lifestyle, not just works it, because the food you grow will be a reflection of your mana/ your essence. Many of our clients are recovering from severe illnesses or have environmental illnesses aka multiple chemical sensitivities, the rest want food that heals and invigorates, rather than just filling their stomachs. Please do not reply unless you are an experienced organic farmer who has years experience running an organic,permaculture or bio dynamic farm and has a clean, clear soul, our clients depend on us delivering the highest quality food possible to recover from their health challlenges. This position is not for interns or beginners, or people with drama going on in their lives, it is for a professional, spiritually elevated person who knows that food and healing is more than the physical aspects of food. I do not define spiritual people with religious people, in my mind it is not necessarily one and the same. This is not a religious farm by any means, it is for people who can tune into nature and harmonize with all that surrounds you so that we work in partnership with nature. The right person must know how to work all aspects of farming from making compost, run a weekly production, worked extensively w/ companion planting, collecting seeds, (drying herbs would be a bonus), permaculture principals, running a crew, know how to maintain irrigation and know water management, have construction and mechanical skills to maintain property and equipment. Basically a jack of all trades- farmer. If you are a professional farmer you have no fantasies about how laborious this work is, so as rugged as you have to be, you must also be in tuned with nature and have a delicate hand and a green thumb. Please send your qualification, experience and references to our email. We will begin as soon as i find the right person. Compensation is based on experience, what you bring to the table and your ability to produce crops. I get paid on what we produce, you will get paid the same way, so a good farmer with a good heart and business mind would be the perfect partner for me.
Posted January 30, 2012

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USDA Laws & Regulations: Organic Certification

Information about Organic Certification, the National Organic Program (NOP), Cost-Share, Labeling, Production & Marketing, and Import/Export issues, all in one place.

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Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI)

Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is the industry standard for organic production materials verification. Visit their online listings for the most up-to-date information on which types and brands of products are available for organics.

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International Organic Standards compiled by OneCert

Have you ever wished for a single, easy-to-use reference for questions about various international organic standards? 

A new book is now available that provides a handy reference for six international organic standards:

US National Organic Program (NOP)        

European Regulation 2092/91

Japan Agricultural Standards (JAS)

Quebec Organic Reference Standards

Bio Suisse Standards

IFOAM Basic Standards

The book was designed for organic operations whose primary organic market is the US but who also have international sales.  The full text of the NOP is included plus additional requirements that are mandatory for each of the other programs.

To order a hard copy or download the .pdf, visit OneCert

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Mistakes to Avoid - Organic Certification - OneCert

Most common mistakes made by certified crop operators and/or certification applicants.

Subjects include:
Certifier Relations
Non-approved Materials / Inputs
Record-keeping
Organic System Plan
Commingling / Contamination

Compiled by Jim Riddle and based on information provided by members of the Independent Organic Inspectors Association and the OTA's Organic Certifiers Council

Visit OneCert for details.

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