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  2. Organic certification - Wikipedia

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    Organic certification addresses a growing worldwide demand for organic food. It is intended to assure quality, prevent fraud, and to promote commerce.While such certification was not necessary in the early days of the organic movement, when small farmers would sell their produce directly at farmers' markets, as organics have grown in popularity, more and more consumers are purchasing organic ...

  3. National Organic Program - Wikipedia

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    It restricts the use of the term "organic" to certified organic producers (excepting growers selling under $5,000 a year, who must still comply and submit to a records audit if requested, but do not have to formally apply). Certification is handled by state, non-profit and private agencies that have been approved by the USDA [citation needed]

  4. Quality Assurance International - Wikipedia

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    Quality Assurance International (QAI) is a United States-based international organic certification company that is authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as "a USDA-accredited certifying agent that operates globally to certify organic operations to National Organic Program standards."

  5. New organic rules announced by USDA tighten restrictions on ...

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    The USDA's National Organic Program will oversee the new rules, working with certifiers accredited by the agency.

  6. New USDA Organic Rules Put Wine Importers in a Bind

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    Government incompetence strikes again, turning the wine industry upside down with red tape and confusion.

  7. Organic Crop Improvement Association - Wikipedia

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    The Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) is a member-owned, non-profit organization, which provides research, education and certification services to organic growers, processors and handlers around the world. OCIA certifies and verifies farm, livestock, processor/handlers, broker-traders, Community Grower Groups (CGGs), and Private ...

  8. Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 - Wikipedia

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    Certification begins with the submission of an Organic System Plan to a USDA-accredited certification program. The Organic System Plan requires detailed growing, handling and materials procedures and at least five years of records. Annual on-site inspections confirm production operations and fees are collected to pay for the certification ...

  9. Oregon Tilth - Wikipedia

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    Oregon Tilth is an American nonprofit membership organization advocating organic food and farming, based in Corvallis, Oregon.Oregon Tilth's purpose is to educate gardeners, farmers, legislators, and the general public about sustainable growing practices that promote soil health, conserve natural resources, and prevent environmental degradation while producing a clean and healthful food supply.