Barriers to Organic Certification for BIPOC Farmers

We acknowledge that systemic racism has kept the organic movement from reaching its full potential. In this blog post, we outline some of the main barriers to organic certification.

Alice RundeJanuary 29, 2024Racial Equity

An Overview of NOC's 2023 Racial Equity Work

In this blog post, we outline some of the work NOC has done in 2023 towards centering racial equity in our organization and movement.

Alice RundeJanuary 22, 2024Racial Equity

USDA Announces Funding to Develop New Organic Markets

USDA has announced $9.75 million in grants to 10 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) program.

Abby YoungbloodJanuary 17, 2024USDA

January Organic Policy Update

Organic advocates will need to keep organic priorities front and center as the Farm Bill and Appropriations legislative processes move forward.

Abby YoungbloodJanuary 17, 2024Policy, Farm Bill

Join us for a conversation on demystifying the National Organic Standards Board January 30 @ 1 pm ET!

Alice RundeJanuary 9, 2024Event

New Organic Rules are on the Horizon for 2024

This blog post summarizes key changes to the organic standards from the past two years, and new rules that are on the horizon for 2024.

Abby YoungbloodJanuary 2, 2024USDA

Support Organic in the Farm Bill

Now is the time to make your voice heard and support organic in the Farm Bill.

Abby YoungbloodDecember 20, 2023

New Organic Animal Welfare Rules are Now Final

This blog post describes what new organic animal welfare standards mean for organic livestock operations and the organic community.

Abby YoungbloodDecember 13, 2023USDA

Will you Help Bring Organic Voices Where They Matter Most?

Thanks to organic advocates like you, we have so much to celebrate this year! As we prepare for more advocacy in this Farm Bill extension year, we need to make sure we speak with a unified voice to advance organic.

Alice RundeDecember 11, 2023

Remembering Roger Blobaum: A Pioneer of the Organic Movement (1929-2023)

Roger Blobaum, a visionary and trailblazer in the organic farming world, left an indelible mark on the agricultural landscape.

Abby YoungbloodNovember 15, 2023

Breaking News! Organic Advocates Secure 2024 Cost Share Funding

In a big win for National Organic Coalition members and the organic community, legislation to extend the 2018 Farm Bill includes $8 million in funding for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program.

Abby YoungbloodNovember 15, 2023

NOC's Work to Advance Organic

As the year draws to a close, the National Organic Coalition is celebrating important progress we’ve made to advance organic food systems.

Abby YoungbloodNovember 15, 2023

Take Action! Organic Certification Cost Share is at Risk

The Organic Certification Cost Share Program will disappear unless Congress specifically allocates stopgap funding for it!

Abby YoungbloodNovember 2, 2023Cost share, Action alert

NOC Endorses O DAIRY Legislation

This legislation is aimed at expanding federal support for organic dairy farmers and extending emergency assistance to farmers facing losses.

Abby YoungbloodOctober 30, 2023Dairy, Policy

Organic Advocates Gather in Providence, RI

On Monday, October 23, 65 members of the organic community gathered in Providence in advance of the Fall 2023 National Organic Standards Board Meeting.

Alice RundeOctober 30, 2023NOSB