scholarly journals USDA Organic Certification: Who Should Be Certified?

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Agricultural Product ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Organic System ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Organic Certification ◽  
Organic Farmers ◽  
Certified Organic ◽  
National Organic Program ◽  
Organic Standards

According to The National Organic Program (NOP) any “farm, wild crop harvesting, or handling operation (processors and manufacturers) that wants to sell an agricultural product as organically produced must adhere to the national organic standards.” This means that USDA certified organic farmers and handlers must have an organic system plan approved by an accredited certifying agent and use materials in accordance with the National List of Allowed Synthetic and Prohibited Nonsynthetic substances. This document is HS970, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: March 2004. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs210

scholarly journals Organic Certification Procedures and Costs

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Organic Certification ◽  
Present Information ◽  
Agricultural Sciences ◽  
National Organic Program

Production and handling operations applying for initial or ongoing organic certification must comply with regulations established under the National Organic Program (NOP) and applicable organic production and handling regulations. The purpose of this document is to present information about organic certification procedures and estimated certification costs. This document is HS971, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: May 2004. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs208

scholarly journals Seed Production and Seed Sources of Organic Vegetables

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Bonina ◽  
Daniel J. Cantliffe
Keyword(s):  
Seed Production ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Seed Sources ◽  
Certified Organic ◽  
Organically Grown ◽  
Selection Of

The organic vegetable industry is flourishing due to consumers preference for organically grown produce over traditionally produced vegetables. As a result, an increase in the variety and selection of many vegetables in retail supermarkets and restaurants throughout the United States has occurred recently. With the new regulation (October 2000) requiring organic seed sources for organically labeled vegetables, many organic growers are searching for certified organic seed. Smaller seed companies have produced the majority of organically produced seed to date. The commercial seed sector is starting to provide a more diverse selection of cultivars, yet there are still many hybrids that are not yet available. For growers in Florida, there is opportunity to produce organic, though it is not widely practiced. This report serves as a guide to organic seed production in Florida. This document is HS981, one of a series of the Department of Horticultural Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date: July 2004. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs227

scholarly journals Guidelines for Organic Handling Requirements for Citrus Packinghouses and Processors

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Ferguson ◽  
Mark A. Ritenour
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
National Standards ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Farm Bill ◽  
Organic Foods ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Final Rule ◽  
National Organic Program

In 1990, Congress passed the Organic Foods Production Act, part of the 1990 Farm Bill, requiring the USDA to develop national standards for organically produced agricultural products. This was done to assure consumers that agricultural products marketed as organic meet consistent, uniform standards. After ten years of debate and discussion, the final rule of the National Organic Program (NOP) was published in the Federal Register in December, 2000 and fully implemented in October 21, 2002. This final rule codifies the National Organic Program and refers to specific regulations whereas the National Organic Program refers to the overall program established by the federal Organic Foods Production Act of 1990. This document is HS983, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: July 2004. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs211

scholarly journals Definition of Terms Used in the National Organic Program

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Agricultural Marketing ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Final Rule ◽  
Marketing Service ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
National Organic Program

The National Organic Program (NOP) under the direction of the Agricultural Marketing Service, United States Department of Agriculture was established to "facilitate domestic and international marketing of fresh and processed food that is organically produced and assure consumers that such products meet consistent, uniform standards." The final rule of the National Organic Program covers production, packing and processing, marketing, retailing, and other aspects of organic operations. Given the complexity of regulatory aspects of the National Organic Program, a set of definitions (107 terms) has been developed to clarify the meaning of specific words and phrases. This set of definitions is included here to make this information more easily accessible. This document is HS963, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: January 2004. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs209

Estate Planning

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2002 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Josephine Turner ◽  
Vervil Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Estate Planning ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

This document is FCS 7027, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: September 2002. First published: July 1978. Revised: September 2002. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy446

Producing Quality Peanut Seed

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2002 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elmo B. Whitty
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
Peanut Seed ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

This document is SS-AGR-187, one of a series of the Agronomy Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date November 2002.

Organic agriculture in Argentina's Pampas. A case study on Pampa Orgánica Norte farmers

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Silvina M. Cabrini ◽  
Luciana Elustondo
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Organic Certification ◽  
Technology Generation ◽  
Natural Grasslands ◽  
Organic Farmers ◽  
Sheep Production ◽  
Certified Organic

Abstract Faced with a society that demands the reduction of negative environmental impacts of agriculture while producing high-value, healthy food for local and export markets, Argentina is currently in a debate on the alternative paths toward sustainability in agricultural production. Argentina is ranked second in the world in terms of land under organic certification. Extensive sheep production in Patagonia natural grasslands accounts for most of this area and harvested organic area remains a very small fraction of total harvested land (0.6%). This paper aims to contribute to the discussion of opportunities and limitations in organic farming as an ecological intensification alternative for Argentina's Pampas. A case study was conducted on Pampa Orgánica Norte. This is a group of nine organic farmers that manages field crops and livestock-certified organic production. Farmers interviewed in this study considered different criteria including economic and environmental attributes when choosing to produce organically. However, the main drivers for conversion to organic production are related to environmental factors, in particular ecosystem protection. The main limitations in organic production are related to crop management practices, primarily weed control. To achieve the goal of increasing organic production a more active role of the public sector in technology generation and transfer was demanded by farmers.

Organic and conventional Washington State farmers' opinions on GM crops and marketing strategies

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leland L. Glenna ◽  
Raymond A. Jussaume
Keyword(s):  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Washington State ◽  
Gm Crops ◽  
Industrial Agriculture ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Marketing Environment ◽  
Organic Certification ◽  
Alternative Vision ◽  
Organic Farmers ◽  
Certified Organic

AbstractA 1999 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy on organic certification excluded the use of genetically modified (GM) crops. The decision remains controversial because it provokes debate over the fundamental meaning of organic agriculture. Some scholars, farmers and activists claim that organic agriculture represents a value orientation that is opposed to trends in industrial agriculture, of which GM crops are the latest product. Because organic farmers are a significant constituency in this debate, we examined their values and practices related to marketing, environment and GM crops. From a survey of 1181 Washington State farmers, we created a sub-sample of 598 crop farmers (fruits, vegetables and grains), of which 109 described themselves as organic (certified organic, moving towards organic certification and non-certified organic), and we analyzed organic and conventional farmer responses to a number of issues to discern comparative commitment to self-seeking economic interests. Results reveal differences among conventional and organic farmers on GM crops and several marketing and environmental values and practices, suggesting that there is some validity to portraying organic agriculture as an alternative vision to industrial agriculture.

scholarly journals Vida Saludable para Personas de Edad: No Olvide Tomar Sus Medicamentos

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda B. Bobroff
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

Los medicamentos ayudan a controlar un número importante de enfermedades y afecciones. Pero las medicinas solo funcionan si usted recuerda tomarlas! Seleccione los consejos de la lista que le puedan ayudar a recordar tomarse sus medicinas. This is document FCS 8600-SPAN, one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. Publication date: March 2004. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy661  

scholarly journals Healthy Living for Elders: Tips For Taking Over-The-Counter Medicine

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Hillan
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
University Of Florida

Nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medications are often a convenient and inexpensive way to treat minor health problems. However, OTC products are serious medicines that can cause unwanted problems if used incorrectly. If you are taking OTC products, this document lists some guidelines to help you use them safely. This is document FCS 8624-ENG, one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultrual Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. Publication date: March 2004. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy681

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