Take Action – Ask the National Organic Program to Implement NOSB Recommendations
The National Organic Program (NOP) is now accepting public comments on how to prioritize a long list of recommendations from the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB).
Lack of action by USDA has harmed organic integrity and has negative consequences for organic farmers who are upholding the true intent of the organic regulations.
The process is not working, and we need change!
Here is the federal register notice with information about this comment period and some of the topics that are part of the NOSB recommendations backlog.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING COMMENTS: DUE MARCH 30
Important: Click here for some suggested talking points, but please remember to highlight your own unique perspective in your written comments – we hope that you will take the time to share your own ideas about why these issues matter.
1. Submit your comments in the federal register by clicking on this link:
2. Write directly in the comment window or attach a document with your comments. Below are some talking points you can consider including.
3. Comments are due before 11:59 pm ET on March 30, 2022.