Policy & Regulations
President Signs Food Safety Bill
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, one in six Americans are getting sick, 28,000 are hospitalized and 3000 people die after eating tainted food. In light of this statistic, President Obama signed a $1.4 billion … Continue reading
What is the Farm Bill?
The Farm Bill is a variety of laws governing an array of agriculture and food programs. The 2008 Farm Bill contained 15 titles, covering support for commodities, conservation, agriculture trade and food aid, nutrition, farm credit, rural development, research, forestry, energy, … Continue reading
What is the National Organic Program, NOP?
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) established a National Organic Program (NOP) Rule for the production and handling of agricultural and processed food products labeled as organic. The NOP Rule sets consistent production standards for crops and livestock, handling … Continue reading
What is the Organic Foods Production Act, OFPA?
The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA), along with the National Organic Program (NOP), assures consumers that the organic agricultural products that they purchase, are produced, processed, and certified to be consistent with national organic standards. According to the USDA, the … Continue reading
What does USDA Certified Organic mean?
The USDA Organic Seal is a national standard that certifies products that contain 95-100% organic ingredients. Continue reading
