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Announcement
May 13, 2016
The National Organic Program (NOP) of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces a webinar about the development of the Organic INTEGRITY Database. In addition, NOP is pleased to inform that $8.7 million are available though the Risk Management Agency (RMA) for risk management education and training.
Webinar on Organic INTEGRITY Database
On Wednesday June 1, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. (ET), the NOP will host an interactive webinar updating the organic community about the development of the Organic INTEGRITY Database.
The webinar will feature demos of updates to the public facing search and reporting capabilities. We will also review tips on using data from the system and, based on stakeholder feedback, capabilities scheduled for release this year.
Pre-registration is not required for this webinar session. To participate:
The Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced $8.7 million in cooperative agreements for risk management education and training programs. The funding would give universities, county cooperative extension offices, nonprofit organizations, and other partners needed resources to develop training and education tools to help farmers and ranchers, especially those traditionally underserved or with limited resources, learn how to effectively managing long-term risks and challenges.
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.
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