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The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Fall meeting is scheduled for November 4-6, 2025, in Omaha, NE. However, due to the USDA lapse in appropriations, the National Organic Program (NOP) staff...
Getting a Notice of Noncompliance (NONC) or Minor Issue (MI) can feel a bit stressful, but honestly, they're just a normal part of keeping your organic certification. Think of them as chances to get...
The government is in shutdown mode and there’s no end in sight. You might be wondering how this affects the USDA organic program, a federally administered system. While organic certification i...
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 shou...
We’re honoring Sam’s legacy through a few cherished photos from our archives and some of the most memorable quotes he etched into our database—reminders of his wit, wisdom, and enduring presence in o...
.stk-8e1a8f3{height:30px !important} Sam Welsch was what I’d call a True Believer in organic. Not just a true believer in organic as a label, but a true believer in organic as a whole system—a...
Sam Welsch was many things to many people, but to me, he was a boss, a friend, and, most importantly, a mentor. Over our more than 16 years of working together, I came to appreciate his dry wit, his...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of OneCert's esteemed Founder, Samuel Welsch. Sam's unwavering dedication to organic principles, his integrity, and his visionary leadershi...
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 Sh...