UPDATE: With input from the Board and the organic community, we are modifying the NOSB Spring Meeting 2020 to be held live online, instead of in-person. This will allow the Board to move forward with deliberations as scheduled in an open and public setting, without the need for travel.

NOSB Spring Meeting 2020 dates:

Tuesday, April 21: Public Comment Webinar Day 1 – meeting concluded
Thursday April 23: Public Comment Webinar Day 2 – meeting concluded

Cotton Standards and Classification Regulatory Authorities

Docket Number: AMS-SC-20-0005
Dates: Written nominations must be received on or before April 9, 2020.

Summary

The Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) will meet to discuss agenda items; hear scheduled presentations on agricultural labor, production, food safety, and trade matters are among topics; review working group reports; and listen to public comments. The 2-day meeting is open to the public. Registration is not required, but attendees will need to complete sign-in sheets.

UPDATE: With input from the National Organic Standards Board and the organic community, the NOSB Fall 2020 Meeting was held live online, instead of in-person. This allowed the Board to move forward with deliberations as scheduled in an open and public setting, without the need for travel.

NOSB Fall Meeting 2020 dates:

Docket Number: AMS-SC-19-0082
Dates: The hearing will be held April 20, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) and, if deemed necessary by the presiding administrative law judge, will continue April 21, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. PST or until any other such time as determined by the judge.

Summary

USDA conducted a two-day hearing to gather evidence on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for California walnuts on April 20-21, 2020.  The links for the witnesses’ testimony and supporting documents, USDA’s supporting documents, and hearing transcripts are available below for public awareness.

Transcripts

• WITNESS NAME	METHOD OF PARTICIPATING	EXHIBITS USED
  Don Hinman – USDA	ZOOM	11,12,13
  Chuck Crain – CWB	ZOOM	14,15,16
  Jack Mariani – CWB	Phone	17,18
  Bill Carriere – CWB< Read more about List of Witnesses – Presentation Order Walnut Marketing Order Amendatory Hearing – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers What is the purpose of the amendatory hearing related to the federal marketing order for California walnuts? The hearing is part of the administrative process conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).  USDA will analyze evidence presented during the hearing to determine whether to continue considering the California Walnut Board’s recommendation to add credit-back authority to the marketing order. What is the federal marketing order for California walnuts? Read more about Walnut Marketing Order Amendatory Hearing – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Subscribe to