The National Organic Coalition is hosting a conference call:
Advancing Organic in the 2023 Farm Bill
Thursday, August 11, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm eastern
(call begins at 1:00 pm central, 12:00 pm mountain, 11:00 am pacific)
Join NOC Policy Director, Steve Etka, and Executive Director, Abby Youngblood, to discuss NOC’s 2023 farm bill platform. NOC will describe our vision to advance organic through the farm bill legislation.
We will discuss:
2023 farm bill context – the political backdrop and funding environment for the 2023 farm bill.
Organic Stewardship Program – NOC’s proposal to create an $80 million program to streamline & increase organic certification cost share reimbursements and provide technical support & mentorship to existing and transitioning organic farmers.
Supporting the NOSB – staff assistants for National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) members, stipends for farmers and under-resourced organizations, and our strategy to defend against efforts to weaken the role of the NOSB.
Equity – using an equity lens to ensure farm bill policies promote equitable access to organic agriculture.
Addressing regulatory bottlenecks at USDA –proposals to amend OFPA to ensure that organic lives up to the continuous improvement ethos and to compel USDA to implement NOSB recommendations in a timely manner.
Organic Research - research is key to tackling the many challenges facing organic farmers. NOC is asking for increased funding for organic research, to keep pace with the growing organic sector.
And more! NOC will be making recommendations for the inclusion of organic provisions across farm bill titles, including commodities, crop insurance, conservation, energy, nutrition, and horticulture.
This call is for National Organic Coalition Members & Network Affiliates. Not yet a NOC Network Affiliate? Please contact NOC to learn more about this opportunity.
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