News & Research
Stay up-to-date on the latest from OCIA International, our operators, and the organic industry.News: Updates from the Organic Industry
We’ve compiled the latest news from the organic industry to help you stay up-to-date on industry innovations and regulatory updates.
Future Leaders in Agriculture Program
The USDA Future Leaders in Agriculture Program offers undergraduate and graduate students in agriculture-related studies an opportunity to meet with producers, policymakers, business, government and industry leaders at the Forum and to discuss issues at the...
Nominations Open for USDA Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Committee
The USDA is accepting nominations to fill vacancies on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. FVIAC provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture on issues of importance to the produce industry. The nomination deadline is...
USDA Webinar Provides Overview of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a webinar to provide an overview of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program, which was established to create a consistent regulatory framework around hemp production throughout the United States. The webinar discusses...
Organic Agriculture Research Forum
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and Tuskegee University have announced the 2020 Organic Agriculture Research Forum (OARF) to be presented in partnership with the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (SSAWG). The Forum takes place on Thursday,...
Proposed Changes to the National List for Organic Crops and Handling
On October 18, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to amend the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) based on public input and the October 2018 recommendations from the National...
OCIA 2019 Farmer of the Year
OCIA certified since 1989 on Alba Ranch in Robinson, Kansas, Jake Geiger was named the 2019 OCIA Research & Education Outstanding Organic Farmer of the Year. This award honors talented producers who certify to the OCIA level of excellence. These farmers excel in...
USDA Appoints New Members to the National Organic Standards Board
On April 25, 2018, USDA announced the appointment of two new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). Their terms begin immediately, and we look forward to welcoming them to the Board! Rick GreenwoodDr. James Greenwood from California, has been...
OCIA Research & Education Farmer of the Year – 2018
LINCOLN, NE: The OCIA Outstanding Organic Farmer of the Year award honors talented producers who certify to the OCIA level of excellence. These farmers excel in thoughtful cropping and livestock practices that build soil and reduce pests and...
National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Spring 2018 Meeting Materials Published
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) has posted meeting materials for the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Spring meeting, to be held in Tuscon, AZ, April 25-27, 2018. Documents are posted on the Spring 2018...