National Organic Program
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 2642-South, Stop 0268
Washington, D.C. 20250-0268
- Media Inquiries: PA@usda.gov | 202-720-8998
- Organic Integrity Database (OID): INTEGRITY@usda.gov | OID Frequently Asked Questions
- Organic Integrity Learning Center (OILC): USDA-NOP@apvit.com | OILC Frequently Asked Questions
- Report suspected USDA organic regulation violations: NOP Online Complaint Portal | NOPCompliance@usda.gov
- USDA Resources for Organic
- Organic Certification Cost Share Program (Farm Service Agency): kay.niner@usda.gov
- Infographic: USDA Support for Farms and Businesses
NOP Main Line — (202) 720-3252 | NOP.Guidance@usda.gov
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- Jennifer Tucker, Deputy Administrator — Jennifer.Tucker@usda.gov
- Vacant, Associate Deputy Administrator
- Sonya D. Backus, Communications Specialist — Sonya.Backus@usda.gov
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Jennifer Tucker, Deputy Administrator
Jennifer Tucker, Ph.D., was named Deputy Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program on June 21, 2018.
Dr. Tucker served as Associate Deputy Administrator of the National Organic Program from 2011-2018. Before joining USDA, she served as a group facilitator and organization development consultant, working primarily with scientific and technical government and non-profit organizations. She earned a B.A. in Environmental Science from Wesleyan University, an M.S. in Management from Purdue University, and a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Virginia Tech.
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- Robert Yang, Director — RobertH.Yang@usda.gov
- Lars Crail, Audit Supervisor — Lars.Crail@usda.gov
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- Lori Tortora, Director — Lori.Tortora@usda.gov
- Shannon Nally Yanessa, Acting Strategic Initiatives Manager — Shannon.NallyYanessa@usda.gov
- Keyana Francis, C&E Operations Manager — Keyana.Francis@usda.gov
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- Erin Healy, Director — Erin.Healy@usda.gov
- Materials Questions: NOP.Guidance@usda.gov
- National Organic Standards Board Questions: Michelle.Arsenault@usda.gov
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- Cheri Courtney, Director — Cheri.Courtney@usda.gov
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- Jonathan Veley, Director — Jonathan.Veley@usda.gov