Sentences with phrase «organic stakeholders»

The conference brings together organic stakeholders to examine ways to improve research communication among farmers, scientists, extension agents, industry members and key policy influencers.

«Since the filing of our lawsuit last September, a host of organic stakeholders representing thousands of organic farming families, organic certifiers and organic policymakers — along with leading animal welfare and retail groups speaking out for millions of consumers — have joined our challenge,» Batcha said.

The Organic Trade Association has spearheaded and underwritten two significant studies on organic trade in its effort to build a sound set of data for organic stakeholders and policymakers when they make their business decisions and design policy.

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.

After the successful conclusion of the 17th IFOAM Organic World Congress in 2011 - the first - ever to be held in Asia - many organic stakeholders in Asia felt the need for an organic alliance in the region.

This conference will bring together diverse organic stakeholders to assess the state of extension and education for organic and transitioning farmers, explore current innovations in information dissemination, and address barriers that constrain knowledge transfer within the organic sector.

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.

A number of organic stakeholder groups — including organic dairy associations in the Northeast and other traditional milk - shed states — urged USDA to add specific enforcement criteria for the use of pasture.

In addition, USDA helps organic stakeholders access programs that support conservation, provide access to loans and grants, fund organic research and education, and mitigate threats from pests and diseases.

The Organic Policy Summit, provides organic stakeholders and policy makers with a platform for open discussion.

In addition to supporting a diverse global membership, they organize Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Organic Farming Conference (2013) high profile events where organic stakeholders can share their knowledge and expertise and establish valuable partnerships.

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.

For the organic sector, the language in FSMA specifically addressing organic growers is of critical importance and has become the major focus for organic stakeholders.

It will gather diverse organic stakeholders to assess the state of extension and education for organic and transitioning farmers, explore current innovations in information dissemination, and address barriers that constrain knowledge transfer within the organic sector.

Below is a list of questions raised by organic stakeholders, regarding the National Standards for Organic Agriculture.

For years now, a group of organic stakeholders have lobbied for rigorous and applicable Canadian organic regulations and standards.

«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.

In 2013, following the release of these rules, OTA reconvened its Food Safety Task Force to prepare comments on behalf of organic stakeholders.

«The conference aims to make a unique meeting place for all the organic stakeholders, policy makers, government and non government, where discussions, networking and interpersonal meetings will be the focus.

It serves as an important confluence for all organic stakeholders for the promotion of trade, sharing information and knowledge about organic agriculture and agribusiness.

Meetings move to different locations around the country to encourage participation of all organic stakeholders.

Improve communication to organic stakeholders.

• Policy Support for countries developing Organic Agriculture • Information Exchanges on the best practices and innovations on Organic Agriculture • Mutual exchanges of local government personnel / experts & organic stakeholders • Education for local government officials on organic agriculture • Hosting of the Annual ALGOA Summit • Others

Committee members represent organic stakeholders, including farmers, processors, retailers, consumers and accredited certifying agencies.

The activities are implemented as a partnership between IFOAM and the organic stakeholders from DPR Korea.

OTA has spearheaded and underwritten significant studies on organic trade in its effort to build a sound set of data for organic stakeholders and policymakers when they make their business decisions and design policy.

OTA looks forward to working with all organic stakeholders in the roll - out of this groundbreaking program.