What the organic livestock standard says The Organic Livestock and Poultry Production rule, commonly referred to as the Organic Animal Welfare Rule, is the result of 14 years of public and transparent work within the process established by Congress, and reflects deep engagement and input
by organic stakeholders during multiple administrations, both Republican and Democrat.
Not exact matches
Education We can generate greater appreciation and loyalty from all of our
stakeholders by educating them about natural and
organic foods, health, nutrition and the environment.
A host of
organic stakeholders representing thousands of
organic farming families,
organic certifiers and
organic policymakers — along with leading retail brands and groups speaking out for millions of consumers — have supported the suit as declarants harmed
by the USDA action.
«Being
organic is a choice, and all of our
organic stakeholders — from farmers to retailers — work hard every day to voluntarily abide
by organic standards.
As an initiative of the South Korean government, the
Organic Farming Innovation Award (OFIA) is awarded
by IFOAM —
Organics International and the Rural Development Association (RDA) to demonstrate
organic innovation promoted
by extension agents, scientists and practitioners as well as to boost and motivate important
stakeholders to push forward further innovative developments in
organic farming.
The proposed rule follows recommendations from the National
Organic Standards Board, a federal advisory committee of 15 citizens appointed
by the Secretary of Agriculture that includes representation from the various
stakeholders involved in the
organic industry, including farmers, handlers, a retailer, a certifier, scientists, a natural resource conservationist and a consumer.
Furthermore they implement projects, with global and regional partners, which facilitate conversion to
Organic Agriculture, empower local
stakeholders and strengthen supply chains as well as help raise consumer awareness and shape the future of the
organic sector
by training a new generation of leaders through our
Organic Leadership Courses and other services.
Initiatives
by economic
stakeholders, especially in the marketing sector, are also needed to further increase sales of
organic products.
It's critical that
organic stakeholders weigh in
by the Wednesday, April 4, comment deadline and explain whether these inputs are consistent with and necessary for
organic production, or whether there are other effective natural or
organic alternatives available.
Organic Farmers & Growers CIC (OF&G) promotes the well - being of the UK
organic food sector,
by protecting the integrity of
organic standards for the benefit of producers and consumers of
organic food,
by assisting the activities of other
stakeholders in the sector and
by acting as an advocate for the sector's development, and
by supporting the development of sustainable agriculture.