National Organic Program Presentations

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This course contains a library of NOP presentations delivered at conferences and meetings. Most presentations were recorded following the event and therefore are not the live versions. They are posted to keep the organic community informed about our work as we speak in different venues.

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National Organic Program (2023). National Organic Program Fall 2023 Update for NOSB

The National Organic Program (NOP) provides a program update at each National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting. The NOP team developed this presentation, recorded in October 2023, for the Fall 2023 NOSB meeting.
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National Organic Program (2023). National Organic Program Spring 2023 Update for NOSB

The National Organic Program (NOP) provides a program update at each National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting. The NOP team developed this presentation, recorded in April 2023, for the Spring 2023 NOSB meeting.
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USDA AMS Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Technical Assistance, and Resources Overview (2022)

This NOP 998: NOP Presentation provides stakeholders with a better understanding of 23 existing funding and programs accessible to organic producers. The webinar highlights programs administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and USDA Rural Development that support developing local and regional food supply chains, and includes an overview of the USDA Food System Transformation Framework programs relevant to organic stakeholders. Other AMS and USDA Rural Development programs, including the Dairy Business Initiative, Meat and Poultry Processing programs, Rural Business programs, and the new USDA Regional Food Business Centers are also outlined. For questions about these programs contact amsgrants@usda.gov.
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National Organic Program (2022). NOP Update Presentation for Fall 2022 NOSB Meeting

The National Organic Program (NOP) provides a program update at each National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting. The NOP team developed this presentation, recorded in October 2022, for the Fall 2022 NOSB meeting. View information for Fall 2022 NOSB meeting
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National Organic Program (2022). NOP Update Presentation for Spring 2022 NOSB Meeting

The National Organic Program (NOP) provides a program update at each National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting. The NOP team developed this presentation, recorded in April 2022, for the Spring 2022 NOSB meeting, which is held virtually. View information for Spring 2022 NOSB meeting
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National Organic Program (2022). Livestock Traceability Considerations for Certifiers

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National Organic Program (2021). NOP Update Presentation for Fall 2021 NOSB Meeting

The National Organic Program (NOP) provides a program update at each National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting. Jennifer Tucker, Ph.D., Deputy Administrator, National Organic Program, developed this presentation, recorded in October 2021, for the Fall 2021 NOSB meeting, which is held live online. View information for Fall 2021 NOSB meeting.

USDA National Organic Program Update for National Organic Standards Board Fall 2021 Meeting

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National Organic Program Team (2021). NOP Update Presentation for Spring 2021 NOSB Meeting

The National Organic Program (NOP) provides a program update at each National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting. The NOP team developed this presentation, recorded in April 2021, for the Spring 2021 NOSB meeting, which is held virtually. View information for Spring 2021 NOSB meeting
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National Organic Program Team (2020). National Organic Program Update for the National Organic Standards Board Meeting Fall 2020.

This National Organic Program (NOP) provides a program update at each National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting. This presentation, recorded in October 2020, was developed by the NOP team for the Fall 2020 NOSB meeting, which is being held virtually. View access information for the Fall 2020 NOSB meeting.
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National Organic Program Team (2020). National Organic Program Update for the National Organic Standards Board Meeting Spring 2020. [46:02 minutes]

This National Organic Program (NOP) provides a program update at each National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting. This presentation, recorded in April 2020, was developed by the NOP team for the Spring 2020 NOSB meeting, which is being held virtually. At the beginning of the presentation, we refer to a new fact sheet, which can be downloaded here: “USDA Resources in Response to COVID-19: Fact Sheet for Organic Farms and Businesses”. View access information for the Spring 2020 NOSB meeting.
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NOP Update Presentation (2020). Certifier Training at the Accredited Certifiers Association, Inc. (ACA) Annual Training. [.pptx 74MB]

This presentation is NOP’s Update for certifiers and inspectors, delivered at the Annual NOP Face-to-Face training in San Antonio, Texas in collaboration with the Accredited Certifiers Association. Topics include: Key Themes and Organization Updates (Goals, Priorities, Enforcement Activities, Outcomes); Strengthening Organic Enforcement Proposed Rule; Operation Transitions – When Certifiers Exits; International Updates; and the 2020 Data Quality Awards. Duration: 51 minutes.
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Tucker, J. (2020). EcoFarm Conference 2020. Safeguarding Organic. [.pptx 34MB]

This Safeguarding Organic presentation reviews NOP 2020 goals and priorities and discusses the steps we are taking to protect organic farmers and the USDA organic seal. We also discuss the upcoming Strengthening Organic Enforcement Proposed Rule, describe how to file a complaint with the USDA, and share other organizational updates. Duration: 21 minutes.
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Tucker, J. (2020). Fresh Take Podcast. Florida Organic Growers. [podcast]

Listen as NOP Deputy Administrator, Dr. Jennifer Tucker talks about organic standards, organic label integrity, NOP’s actions against fraud, barriers and challenges that organic producers face, NOP’s support for the organic program, and resources for consumer protection.
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