The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting and related events originally scheduled for Omaha, Nebraska have been canceled due to the government shutdown. Since this also cancelled their Pre-NOSB meeting, the National Organic Coalition (NOC) has planned an alternative virtual convening open to the industry on November 3rd and 17th. As a co-sponsor for the […]
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We’re excited to announce the official launch of myOID, a new web application designed to make monitoring your organic certified suppliers significantly easier and more efficient. As a valued OneCert, Inc. client, myOID is completely free for you to use! We invite you to visit myOID.net, explore its features, try it out, and sign up […]
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Effective October 1, 2025, the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) is implementing a significant change that affects all certified organic shipments entering the United States. Organic importers should take note of the following update to ensure continued compliance. Reconditioning No Longer Permitted Without a Valid NOPIC Starting October 1, organic shipments arriving in the U.S. […]
In a limited win for organic producers nationwide, the controversial budget reconciliation bill passed by Congress on July 4, 2025, includes long-awaited funding for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). The measure reverses earlier budget cuts and reinstates critical support for growers navigating the costs of USDA organic certification. Key Cost-Share Highlights: Other Organic […]
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OneCert is thrilled to announce a significant transition in leadership. Effective April 1, 2025, Karlin and Jeremy Warner assume ownership of OneCert, with Karlin stepping into the role of CEO. This marks the beginning of an exciting new era of growth and innovation for the company, building on the strong legacy established by founder Sam […]
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Christopher Purdy began a one-year rotation as Deputy Administrator for the National Organic Program (NOP) on February 3. This rotation coincides with Dr. Jennifer Tucker, the current NOP Deputy Administrator, transitioning to the same role within the Specialty Crops Program. Purdy’s extensive public and private sector leadership experience includes his current position as Deputy Administrator […]
The future of organic cost share funding is uncertain. Congress’s recent Farm Bill extension failed to fund this critical program, which helps organic operations cover certification costs. Coupled with a federal funding freeze, this puts cost share and other vital USDA programs in jeopardy. This means organic farmers and businesses could face significantly higher expenses […]
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WARNING! On Thursday, February 6, 20205, OneCert received an email from the USDA warning that certified operations are receiving phishing emails from sources pretending to be the USDA. The USDA has also posted a warning banner on the Organic Integrity Database (OID) website. Per the NOP, these scam emails have been sent using the following: […]
The OMRI list (www.omri.org) is a useful tool for certified operations to determine the suitability of inputs for use in organic production and handling. It’s always reassuring to know that a product you’d like to use on your farm or in your processing operation is OMRI listed before you go to your certifier for approval. […]
UPDATE February 6, 2025: Today the USDA issued a delay of effective date. The new rule effective date is delayed until March 21, 2025, and operations must comply by March 22, 2027. Read the update as published in the Federal Register here. On December 23, 2024, the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) announced the publication […]
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