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AnnouncementApril 9, 2014

 

The Agricultural Marketing Service is pleased to invite nominations from qualified individuals to serve on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) from January 2016 to January 2021. Applications are due by May 15, 2015. We have also posted a response to NOSB recommendations.

  

NOSB: Call for Nominations

The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) is a Federal Advisory Committee that provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture on the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act.  NOSB members are volunteers and come from across the organic community. Each member is appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture to a five-year term.  

 

USDA seeks nominations for the following five (5) positions on the NOSB:
 

  • Two (2) organic farmers/producers,
  • Two (2) public or consumer interest group representatives, and
  • One (1) USDA accredited certifying agent. 
     

Committee member duties include:  

  • Attending committee meetings (travel paid by USDA)
  • Participating in bi-monthly subcommittee conference calls
  • Reviewing materials and/or recommending changes to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances
  • Advising the Secretary on other aspects of the USDA organic regulations  

Written nominations must include a cover letter, resume, and an AD-755 Application Form, and must be postmarked on or before May 15, 2015.

 

More Information:  

NOP Response to NOSB Recommendations

At its October 2014 meeting, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) made a number of recommendations to the USDA concerning organic standards. The National Organic Program (NOP) has published a response to the NOSB recommendations.  
About the Agricultural Marketing Service

USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) facilitates the competitive and efficient marketing of agricultural products. Through its National Organic Program, AMS facilitates trade and ensures the integrity of organic agricultural products by consistently implementing organic standards and enforcing compliance with the regulations throughout the world. Learn more.

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