Organic Processing Institute

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2013 Farm Bill - May Update

Last week the House and Senate Agriculture Committees went through their “markup” of the 2013 Farm Bill. Tuesday’s Senate session lasted just a few hours, but the House markup session lasted...

Organic Leadership Award submission deadline May 31

Since 1997 the Organic Trade Association has promoted progress in the organic industry by highlighting the work of leaders in both...

Wisconsin Cookie Bill Update- AB 182

The Wisconsin "Cookie Bill," previously known as LRB 1126/1, is now renamed AB 182. As of April 30th, the Cookie Bill was read and referred to Committee on Small Business Development...

Natural Product & Organic Food Expo 2013

The Natural Product & Organic Food Expo is a celebration of farmers who grow organic food and the chefs who transform it. It’s an opportunity to connect with the people behind one of the most productive and distinctive food producing regions in the Midwest. This year’s event ...

FSMA Proposed Rule Comment Period Extended

The FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) comment period for the proposed rules on produce and preventive controls will be extended by 120 days, pushing the deadline from May 16 to September 13, 2013. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg announced this at a Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on April 18, confirming rumors.