ACA Annual General Meeting and Workgroup UpdatesNewsResources
ACA Annual General Meeting and Workgroup Updates
ACA held its Annual General Meeting on March 5, 2025. Members can watch a replay of the meeting here to…
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AOAC Nitrogen TestingNewsResources
AOAC Nitrogen Testing
During the presentation Ramy Colfer and Johanna Phillips provided at the ACA conference, they touched on nitrogen authenticity testing. On…
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COMING SOON: Mass Balance for ReviewersacaDEMYMeetings and EventsNewsResources
COMING SOON: Mass Balance for Reviewers
Check out this new training coming soon to acaDEMY! Join host Ryan Sitler for a tutorial on mass balance for…
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COMING SOON: Wild Crops – Outside the Box!acaDEMYMeetings and EventsNewsResources
COMING SOON: Wild Crops – Outside the Box!
Check out this new training coming soon to acaDEMY! You loved hearing about wild crops from Matthew Molyneaux at the…
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NOW AVAILABLE: Who do you think you are?: Origin of Livestock EditionacaDEMYMeetings and EventsNewsResources
NOW AVAILABLE: Who do you think you are?: Origin of Livestock Edition
Check out this new training just released on acaDEMY! Livestock guru Kelly Korman presents this updated Origin of Livestock training.
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De-escalation Training for a Safe WorkplaceacaDEMYMeetings and EventsNewsResources
De-escalation Training for a Safe Workplace
Check out this course available on acaDEMY now! Host Laila Ghambari shares tips you can implement at work today to…
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Certifying Brokers and TradersacaDEMYNewsResources
Certifying Brokers and Traders
Check out this replay available on acaDEMY now! Join Rachel Myers and Sarah Reed as they discuss how to review…
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Welcome to acaDEMY!acaDEMYNewsResources
Welcome to acaDEMY!
ACA is excited to announce the launch of acaDEMY, our new online learning platform and in-person regional training events! acaDEMY…
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December Lunch and Learn: Workforce DevelopmentacaDEMYNewsResources
December Lunch and Learn: Workforce Development
Check out this replay available on acaDEMY now! Many industries have reported challenges related to human capital in 2024 and…
Read MoreAugust Lunch and Learn: Getting the Most out of Analytical MethodsLunch & LearnMeetings 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…
Read MoreSeptember Lunch and Learn: US Import ProcessLunch & LearnMeetings 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 CertifiersBest 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.
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Supply Chain Traceability Audit ToolsBest 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.
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Proposed Standards – Mushroom Production/Pet Food HandlingNews
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 StoriesKitchen Sink
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 AuditorsResources
Internal Auditors
ACA has supporting members who can perform internal audits for certifiers. Certifiers should contact the internal auditor to find a…
Read MoreSection E, Certificates of Organic OperationKitchen Sink
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…
Read MoreSection P, Supply Chain Traceability and Organic Fraud PreventionKitchen Sink
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…
Read MoreNOP Progress towards Implementing SOELunch & 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…
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Spanish Language Best Practice DocumentsBest 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.
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Accreditation & ManagementBest 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.
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MaterialsBest 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.
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Processing & Handling ScopeBest 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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Livestock ScopeBest 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.
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Crop ScopeBest 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?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…
Read MoreSection N, Producer Group OperationsKitchen Sink
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…
Read MoreSection C, Labeling of Nonretail ContainersKitchen Sink
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…
Read MoreSection A, Applicability and Exemptions from CertificationKitchen Sink
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…
Read MoreSOE Section A – Applicability and Exemptions from CertificationLunch & 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…
Read MoreLivestock Directive Cross-Check TemplateLunch & 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…
Read MoreHot Topics in Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE)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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ACA Stands with Black Lives MatterNews
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…
Read MoreSOE Contacts for Accredited CertifiersBest 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.
Read MoreSupply Chain Traceability Audit ToolsBest 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.
Read MoreSpanish Language Best Practice DocumentsBest 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.
Read MoreAccreditation & ManagementBest 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.
Read MoreMaterialsBest 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.
Read MoreProcessing & Handling ScopeBest 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.
Read MoreLivestock ScopeBest 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.
Read MoreCrop ScopeBest 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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ACA Annual General Meeting and Workgroup UpdatesNewsResources
ACA Annual General Meeting and Workgroup Updates
ACA held its Annual General Meeting on March 5, 2025. Members can watch a replay of the meeting here to…
Read MoreAOAC Nitrogen TestingNewsResources
AOAC Nitrogen Testing
During the presentation Ramy Colfer and Johanna Phillips provided at the ACA conference, they touched on nitrogen authenticity testing. On…
Read MoreCOMING SOON: Mass Balance for ReviewersacaDEMYMeetings and EventsNewsResources
COMING SOON: Mass Balance for Reviewers
Check out this new training coming soon to acaDEMY! Join host Ryan Sitler for a tutorial on mass balance for…
Read MoreCOMING SOON: Wild Crops – Outside the Box!acaDEMYMeetings and EventsNewsResources
COMING SOON: Wild Crops – Outside the Box!
Check out this new training coming soon to acaDEMY! You loved hearing about wild crops from Matthew Molyneaux at the…
Read MoreNOW AVAILABLE: Who do you think you are?: Origin of Livestock EditionacaDEMYMeetings and EventsNewsResources
NOW AVAILABLE: Who do you think you are?: Origin of Livestock Edition
Check out this new training just released on acaDEMY! Livestock guru Kelly Korman presents this updated Origin of Livestock training.
Read MoreDe-escalation Training for a Safe WorkplaceacaDEMYMeetings and EventsNewsResources
De-escalation Training for a Safe Workplace
Check out this course available on acaDEMY now! Host Laila Ghambari shares tips you can implement at work today to…
Read MoreCertifying Brokers and TradersacaDEMYNewsResources
Certifying Brokers and Traders
Check out this replay available on acaDEMY now! Join Rachel Myers and Sarah Reed as they discuss how to review…
Read MoreWelcome to acaDEMY!acaDEMYNewsResources
Welcome to acaDEMY!
ACA is excited to announce the launch of acaDEMY, our new online learning platform and in-person regional training events! acaDEMY…
Read MoreDecember Lunch and Learn: Workforce DevelopmentacaDEMYNewsResources
December Lunch and Learn: Workforce Development
Check out this replay available on acaDEMY now! Many industries have reported challenges related to human capital in 2024 and…
Read MoreInternal AuditorsResources
Internal Auditors
ACA has supporting members who can perform internal audits for certifiers. Certifiers should contact the internal auditor to find a…
Read MoreThinking of Getting Into Organic Certification?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…
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ACA Annual General Meeting and Workgroup UpdatesNewsResources
ACA Annual General Meeting and Workgroup Updates
ACA held its Annual General Meeting on March 5, 2025. Members can watch a replay of the meeting here to…
Read MoreAOAC Nitrogen TestingNewsResources
AOAC Nitrogen Testing
During the presentation Ramy Colfer and Johanna Phillips provided at the ACA conference, they touched on nitrogen authenticity testing. On…
Read MoreCOMING SOON: Mass Balance for ReviewersacaDEMYMeetings and EventsNewsResources
COMING SOON: Mass Balance for Reviewers
Check out this new training coming soon to acaDEMY! Join host Ryan Sitler for a tutorial on mass balance for…
Read MoreCOMING SOON: Wild Crops – Outside the Box!acaDEMYMeetings and EventsNewsResources
COMING SOON: Wild Crops – Outside the Box!
Check out this new training coming soon to acaDEMY! You loved hearing about wild crops from Matthew Molyneaux at the…
Read MoreNOW AVAILABLE: Who do you think you are?: Origin of Livestock EditionacaDEMYMeetings and EventsNewsResources
NOW AVAILABLE: Who do you think you are?: Origin of Livestock Edition
Check out this new training just released on acaDEMY! Livestock guru Kelly Korman presents this updated Origin of Livestock training.
Read MoreDe-escalation Training for a Safe WorkplaceacaDEMYMeetings and EventsNewsResources
De-escalation Training for a Safe Workplace
Check out this course available on acaDEMY now! Host Laila Ghambari shares tips you can implement at work today to…
Read MoreCertifying Brokers and TradersacaDEMYNewsResources
Certifying Brokers and Traders
Check out this replay available on acaDEMY now! Join Rachel Myers and Sarah Reed as they discuss how to review…
Read MoreWelcome to acaDEMY!acaDEMYNewsResources
Welcome to acaDEMY!
ACA is excited to announce the launch of acaDEMY, our new online learning platform and in-person regional training events! acaDEMY…
Read MoreDecember Lunch and Learn: Workforce DevelopmentacaDEMYNewsResources
December Lunch and Learn: Workforce Development
Check out this replay available on acaDEMY now! Many industries have reported challenges related to human capital in 2024 and…
Read MoreProposed Standards – Mushroom Production/Pet Food HandlingNews
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,…
Read MoreACA Stands with Black Lives MatterNews
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…
Read MoreFilter
August Lunch and Learn: Getting the Most out of Analytical MethodsLunch & LearnMeetings 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…
Read MoreSeptember Lunch and Learn: US Import ProcessLunch & LearnMeetings 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…
Read MoreNOP Progress towards Implementing SOELunch & 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…
Read MoreSOE Section A – Applicability and Exemptions from CertificationLunch & 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…
Read MoreLivestock Directive Cross-Check TemplateLunch & 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…
Read MoreHot Topics in Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE)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…
Read MoreFilter
SOE Implementation Success StoriesKitchen Sink
SOE Implementation Success Stories
On November 2, 2023, John Foster (Wolf & Associates) provided a summary of the impacts of SOE he’s seen on…
Read MoreSection E, Certificates of Organic OperationKitchen Sink
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…
Read MoreSection P, Supply Chain Traceability and Organic Fraud PreventionKitchen Sink
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…
Read MoreSection N, Producer Group OperationsKitchen Sink
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…
Read MoreSection C, Labeling of Nonretail ContainersKitchen Sink
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…
Read MoreSection A, Applicability and Exemptions from CertificationKitchen Sink
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…
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