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This meeting is super useful! If you don't want to DIY, though, we'd be happy to help you with your OMRI applications and reviews for fertilizers, pest controls, livestock health care products, and other inputs that could be used in certified organic production and processing. Here's more about our materials review services: https://lnkd.in/evKWziKP #organic #fertilizer #pestcontrol #foodprocessing

The next few months offer a wealth of business development, learning and networking opportunities for the organic sector. Here’s a peek at where we’re headed: ?? Organic Grower Summit, December 4-5, Monterey, California. John Foster will host a panel discussing the progress and findings of Strengthening Organic Enforcement, with Dr. Jennifer (Jenny) Tucker, Deputy Administrator-USDA National Organic Program (Agricultural Marketing Service), Connie Karr of the Accredited Certifiers Association, John McKeon of Taylor Farms, and Meredith Kiser of HEATH AND LEJEUNE INC. ?? Virginia Biological Farming Conference, January 10-12, 2025, Roanoke, Virginia. Bill Wolf to attend. ?? Accredited Certifiers Association Conference, January 28-31 in Richmond, Virginia. John Foster will speak on a panel with our own Connie Karr, and Frankie Grundler of Quick Organics to discuss change management and succession planning in the organic certification sector. ?? BIOFACH, February 11-14 in Nuremberg, Germany. John Foster to attend, promoting our consulting services tailored for certification bodies anywhere in the world. Reach out if you’d like to meet in person at any of these events. We’d love to discuss your needs in the organic sector. #Organic #organicproducts #networking #continuousimprovement

From our November newsletter (https://lnkd.in/eRKi_XTN): If you’re not a subscriber (yet), you are cordially invited to put your name on the list. “The recent National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting marked what was one of the most productive and energetic sessions since we returned to post-pandemic in-person public meetings. After years of deliberation, the Board finally moved forward on several key issues that had been stalled, including the long-awaited passage of the inerts proposal, which now heads to USDA legal for review and clarity. This milestone, along with progress on other critical topics, demonstrates the NOSB’s commitment to ensuring the integrity and future of organic standards. We are happy to note that the Board voted 13-1 in favor of adding meloxicam to the NL for use in pain mitigation for livestock when prescribed by a veterinarian. We worked diligently with four clients to bring the petition and supporting materials to the Board over the last 18 months. We wholeheartedly believe that this was the right decision for the right reasons, the most prominent being the concern for the health and wellbeing of the animals the organic sector depends on. What set this meeting apart was the collaboration and respect shown among the 14 members present. It was a productive and respectful discussion throughout, underscoring the shared goal of advancing the organic sector, yet members did not shy away from respectful disagreement on some issues. All in all, it was a privilege to witness this important public-private partnership in action. It was also a little bittersweet, as this meeting was the last for five dedicated board members whose contributions over the years have been invaluable. Their departure will leave a void, but their work has laid a strong foundation for the future. We sincerely thank and honor Jerry D’Amore, Wood Turner, Nathaniel Powell-Palm, Kim Huseman, and Mindee Jeffery for their dedicated service. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to work on the key issues facing organic certification and compliance. We look forward to sharing more as the USDA reviews these developments and the impact they will have on the industry moving forward.” #Organic #certification #regulatorycompliance #nationalorganicprogram #leadership

The Organic Seed Alliance will host its 2025 Organic Seed Growers Conference?February 26 to March 1, 2025. Events are in person in Corvallis Oregon, or virtual through Zoom, and the conference has a sliding scale registration to enhance accessibility. Our COO John Foster serves as the treasurer of the Organic Seed Alliance Board. #Organic #seeds #organicfarming #agriculture

You (or someone you know) could be outstanding in the field at a “ducking good” rice company. Lundberg Family Farms is looking for a Quality Manager - Supplier Compliance and a Food Quality Process Engineer, among other roles. If you have a passion for quality and organic food, these opportunities might be for you! #Organic #qualitycontrol #agjobs #organicproducts #supplychain https://lnkd.in/eeDj5x_D

Congratulations to Oregon Tilth on your 50th anniversary. We appreciate your deep experience encouraging organic agriculture and a sustainable food system and your on-going commitment to excellence. #organic #organicfarming #sustainability #certification #agriculture https://lnkd.in/eCsJxQwm

Learn more about working with EU organic regulations in this webinar tailored especially for the specialty coffee business. #organic #coffee #EU #regulatorycompliance

The Organic Grower Summit, December 4-5, Monterey, California is right around the corner. Reach out if you’d like to get together with Wolf & Associates at the Summit! Our COO John Foster will host a panel discussing the progress and findings of Strengthening Organic Enforcement so far, with Dr. Jennifer (Jenny) Tucker, Deputy Administrator-USDA National Organic Program (Agricultural Marketing Service), Connie Karr of the Accredited Certifiers Association, John McKeon of Taylor Farms, and Meredith Kiser of HEATH AND LEJEUNE INC. #organic #produce #fruit #vegetables #organicagriculture

Looking for a communications job, and love organic agriculture and products? Working at the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) may be just the thing. @organic @agjobs @fertilizer @pestcontrol @communicationjobs