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December Lunch and Learn: Workforce Development

Many industries have reported challenges related to human capital in 2024 and the organic community is no different. How can…

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

August Lunch and Learn: Getting the Most out of Analytical Methods

Laboratory analysis has always been a part of organic certification in the U.S. Sampling and testing for prohibited substances serves…

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

September Lunch and Learn: US Import Process

Have you wondered about what is needed to get a shipment into the US – and what is the role…

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SOE Contacts for Accredited Certifiers

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

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Supply Chain Traceability Audit Tools

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

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News from the NOSB

Read Chairperson Kyla Smith's NOSB Update here. NOSB Updates_OM (1)

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Proposed Standards – Mushroom Production/Pet Food Handling

Hello Members, With considerable and valuable input from the certifiers and ACA staff who agreed to work on this document,…

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SOE Implementation Success Stories

On November 2, 2023, John Foster (Wolf & Associates) provided a summary of the impacts of SOE he’s seen on…

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Internal Auditors

ACA has supporting members who can perform internal audits for certifiers. Certifiers should contact the internal auditor to find a…

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Section E, Certificates of Organic Operation

On October 12, 2023, Brian Rakita (QCS) facilitated a conversation on the Organic Integrity Database, and what we anticipate will…

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Section P, Supply Chain Traceability and Organic Fraud Prevention

On September 28, 2023, independent inspector Rachel Myers facilitated a discussion focused on traceability audits, from an inspectors perspective. In…

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NOP Progress towards Implementing SOE

On September 26, 2023, members of the NOP team joined us to present on their progress towards the March 2024…

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Best Practices and Guidance

Spanish Language Best Practice Documents

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

Best Practices and Guidance

Accreditation & Management

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

Best Practices and Guidance

Materials

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

Best Practices and Guidance

Processing & Handling Scope

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

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Best Practices and Guidance

Livestock Scope

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

Best Practices and Guidance

Crop Scope

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

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Thinking of Getting Into Organic Certification?

Organic certification is a growing field. If you think your organization might be interested in being a certification body, please…

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Section N, Producer Group Operations

On September 14, 2023, Beth Rota (QCS) facilitated a discussion of how the SOE rule affects producer group (or grower…

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Section C, Labeling of Nonretail Containers

On August 31, 2023, Jackie DeMinter (MOSA) and Kyla Smith (PCO) facilitated a discussion of outstanding questions around what the…

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Section A, Applicability and Exemptions from Certification

On August 17, 2023, Sarah Reed (CCOF) facilitated a discussion of outstanding questions around new requirements for certification and exemptions…

Lunch & Learn

SOE Section A – Applicability and Exemptions from Certification

On June 27, 2023, the ACA Section A Working Group presented drafts of a set of interpretation guidance materials they…

Lunch & Learn

Livestock Directive Cross-Check Template

On May 2, 2023, Kelly Korman led a presentation of the newly developed Livestock Directive Cross-Check Template for Certifiers. This…

Lunch & Learn

Hot Topics in Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE)

On March 28, 2023, ACA kicked off its Lunch & Learn series with an open forum for asking questions about…

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History of Racism in US Agriculture & Organic Webinar Recording Available!

Your organization may also find these resources helpful. DEI Resources For Organic Professionals Recruitment DEI Resources For Organic Professionals Supporting…

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ACA Stands with Black Lives Matter

The ACA is heartbroken by the unjust murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Nina Pop, Dreasjon Reed, George Floyd, Tony…

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Best Practices and Guidance

SOE Contacts for Accredited Certifiers

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

Best Practices and Guidance

Supply Chain Traceability Audit Tools

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

Best Practices and Guidance

Spanish Language Best Practice Documents

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

Best Practices and Guidance

Accreditation & Management

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

Best Practices and Guidance

Materials

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

Best Practices and Guidance

Processing & Handling Scope

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

Best Practices and Guidance

Livestock Scope

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

Best Practices and Guidance

Crop Scope

The ACA develops Best Practices and Guidance Documents through the Working Group Process. Use this form to recommend a Working Group.

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Internal Auditors

ACA has supporting members who can perform internal audits for certifiers. Certifiers should contact the internal auditor to find a…

Resources

Thinking of Getting Into Organic Certification?

Organic certification is a growing field. If you think your organization might be interested in being a certification body, please…

Resources

History of Racism in US Agriculture & Organic Webinar Recording Available!

Your organization may also find these resources helpful. DEI Resources For Organic Professionals Recruitment DEI Resources For Organic Professionals Supporting…

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News from the NOSB

Read Chairperson Kyla Smith's NOSB Update here. NOSB Updates_OM (1)

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Proposed Standards – Mushroom Production/Pet Food Handling

Hello Members, With considerable and valuable input from the certifiers and ACA staff who agreed to work on this document,…

News

ACA Stands with Black Lives Matter

The ACA is heartbroken by the unjust murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Nina Pop, Dreasjon Reed, George Floyd, Tony…

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Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

December Lunch and Learn: Workforce Development

Many industries have reported challenges related to human capital in 2024 and the organic community is no different. How can…

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

August Lunch and Learn: Getting the Most out of Analytical Methods

Laboratory analysis has always been a part of organic certification in the U.S. Sampling and testing for prohibited substances serves…

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

September Lunch and Learn: US Import Process

Have you wondered about what is needed to get a shipment into the US – and what is the role…

Lunch & Learn

NOP Progress towards Implementing SOE

On September 26, 2023, members of the NOP team joined us to present on their progress towards the March 2024…

Lunch & Learn

SOE Section A – Applicability and Exemptions from Certification

On June 27, 2023, the ACA Section A Working Group presented drafts of a set of interpretation guidance materials they…

Lunch & Learn

Livestock Directive Cross-Check Template

On May 2, 2023, Kelly Korman led a presentation of the newly developed Livestock Directive Cross-Check Template for Certifiers. This…

Lunch & Learn

Hot Topics in Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE)

On March 28, 2023, ACA kicked off its Lunch & Learn series with an open forum for asking questions about…

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