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Announcement
June 9, 2015
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is pleased to announce a new edition of the Organic Integrity Quarterly Newsletter, as well as a webinar series by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on the environmental benefits of organic agriculture.
June 2015 Organic Integrity Quarterly Newsletter
A new issue of the Organic Integrity Quarterly Newsletter is available.It provides information and updates on
Environmental Benefits of Organic Systems Webinar Series
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is hosting a four-part webinar series exploring the environmental benefits of organic agriculture. The series is moderated by Betsy Rakola, Organic Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC.
The second webinar entitled "Environmental Benefits of Organic Agriculture: Biodiversity" will be on Wednesday,
June 17th at 2 p.m. EST. It will present scientific research examining the biodiversity benefits of organic farming practices in temperate and tropical farm systems. The speakers will be John Quinn, Assistant Professor of Biology, Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina.
Pre-registration is not required for this webinar session.
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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