Register here by 5 pm ET on May 29.
The National Organic Coalition is hosting a Spring 2026 NOSB Meeting Debrief for NOC Members and Network Affiliates.
When: June 2 from 1 to 2:00 pm eastern (call begins at 12 pm central, 11 am mountain, 10 am pacific)
Where: Virtual on Zoom
This call is for National Organic Coalition Members & Network Affiliates. Please contact us at info@nationalorganiccoalition.org if you would like more information about joining NOC.
Overview
NOC’s team will describe highlights from the Spring 2026 National Organic Standards Board Meeting on Omaha, Nebraska. Topics include:
Our biggest takeaways from USDA: What we heard from Dr. Jenny Tucker, Deputy Administrator for the National Organic Program
NOP Staff losses
Future rulemaking
Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS)
Streamlined inspections
Common OSP
Temporary Variance to Allow Forced Molting for Laying Hens
What is Happening with the Vacant NOSB Seats
Important NOSB discussions:
Chlorine materials in livestock systems
Organic Seed usage
Residue testing
E-Commerce
Carageenan
…and more!
Plains Region Organic Farmer Panel
Looking to the future:
Rulemaking on List 4 Inerts
Compost Feedstocks
Upcoming NOSB Meetings
NOC Call to Action
Background Information
NOSB Proposals and Discussion Documents: https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/NOSB_Spring_2026_Meeting_Packet_508.pdf
NOC Spring 2026 Comments to the NOSB: https://app.box.com/s/917tdkp3b2rjr3b62zc6v1d1yew2stxx
NOC Pre-NOSB Meeting Resources: https://www.nationalorganiccoalition.org/spring-2026-prenosb-meeting-resources
This call is for National Organic Coalition Members & Network Affiliates. Please contact us at info@nationalorganiccoalition.org if you would like more information about joining NOC.