Sentences with phrase «national organic farmers»

An important aspect of a national organic farmers» organization is to unify organic growers from around the country into a solidified network.

An important aspect of a national organic farmers» organization is to unify organic organizations from around the country into a solidified network.

With the purpose to build and support a farmer - led national organic farmer movement and national policy platform by: developing and advocating policies that benefit organic farmers ¹; strengthening and supporting the capacity of organic farmers and farm organizations; and supporting collaboration and leadership among state, regional and national organic farmer organizations.

With the purpose to build and support a farmer - led national organic farmer movement and national policy platform by: developing and advocating policies that benefit organic farmers ¹; strengthening and supporting the capacity of organic farmers and farm organizations; and supporting collaboration and leadership among state, regional and national organic farmer organizations.

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Recent developments and guidance from the National Organic Program (NOP) are helping to make organic livestock certification smoother and more consistent, but it has been suggested that OMRI could list more livestock products in order to simplify the process for certifiers and transitioning farmers.

The National Organic Coalition is a national alliance of organizations working to provide a «Washington voice» for farmers, ranchers, environmentalists, consumers and industry members involved in organic agriNational Organic Coalition is a national alliance of organizations working to provide a «Washington voice» for farmers, ranchers, environmentalists, consumers and industry members involved in organic agrinational alliance of organizations working to provide a «Washington voice» for farmers, ranchers, environmentalists, consumers and industry members involved in organic agriculture.

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.

In November, organic farmers protested in Florida asking the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) to uphold a ban that would exclude hydroponic farming from qualifying for organic certification.

Mr Ramon Marañon, small farmer representative to the National Organic Agriculture Board who is the policy making body of OA in the country, attended the conference and discussed updates and trends in organic agriculture policy.

By guest blogger Lindsay Fernandez - Salvador, OMRI Technical Director Twice a year, organic certifiers, materials enthusiasts, and various farmer, processor and consumer representatives meet with government agents and a volunteer advisory board to participate in the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)... Continued

Bob has served organic farmers in many leadership capacities over the years including President of Montana's first OCIA chapter and a member of USDA's first national Organic Standards Board as well as MT Dept. of Ag's first organic certification advisory board.

New national organization for organic farmers will provide advocacy, latest research and education, and information - sharing among farmers

The National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce already prohibits GM and Australian Certified Organic submitted a proposal to ensure uniform application across the certified industry and to give clarity and surety to our certified organic farmers.

This desperation has made the Neus into innovative farmers — they transitioned to organic in 1990 before Canada had a national organic standard, and they started the first community supported agriculture (CSA) farm in Saskatchewan in 2005, which has grown to more than 120 members.

National policies should be created to incentivize producers to change the way they manage their farming systems and adopt natural water retention measures used in organic agriculture such as green cover and intercropping as well as diversifying farmers» crop and income base so they have something to fall back on when drought strikes.

A former organic inspector and farmer, Favre will serve at the helm of QAI's organic certification programs: the USDA's National Organic Program and NSF Certified Transitional, as well as international organic programs.

Each year OSA educates thousands of farmers and other agricultural community members, conducts professional organic plant breeding and seed production research, and advocates for national policies to strengthen organic seed systems.

NOC is a national alliance of organizations working to provide a «Washington voice» for farmers, ranchers, environmentalists, consumers and industry members involved in organic agriculture.

A group of US organic farmers have launched a new organic certification scheme, which they say will visibly distance them from «the failures» of the US National Organic Program (NOP).

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ORGANIC FARMERS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES POLICY LEADERSHIP National membership organization for organic farmers hires Policy Director, elects first Policy CoORGANIC FARMERS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES POLICY LEADERSHIP National membership organization for organic farmers hires Policy Director, elects first Policy CoFARMERS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES POLICY LEADERSHIP National membership organization for organic farmers hires Policy Director, elects first Policy Coorganic farmers hires Policy Director, elects first Policy Cofarmers hires Policy Director, elects first Policy Committee

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And it zeroes out funding for the National Organic Certification Cost Share, a highly valued program that helps thousands of small and mid-size farmers afford organic certification.

Each year OSA educates thousands of farmers and other agricultural community members, conducts professional organic plant breeding and seed production research, and advocates for national policies to strengthen organic seed systems.

The leadership from the early organic farmers informed the development of National Organic Program (NOP) regulations, with clearly defined rules for livestock health - care practices (§ 205.238) and living conditions for animals (§ 205.239).

Hugh Fearnley - Whittingstall is a national treasure — a writer, organic farmer, chef, t.v. personality and passionate believer in local communities.

According to a study published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), organic agriculture earns farmers more — often significantly more — than conventional farming.

Since joining Rodale Institute in December 2010, he has brought heritage livestock back to the institute's 333 - acre farm, expanded and enhanced its research efforts, and launched Your 2 Cents, a national campaign to support and promote new organic farmers.