USDA Sets Dates for Honey Packers and Importers Research and Promotion Program Continuance Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today that it will conduct a referendum Aug. 8-26, 2022, for eligible first handlers and importers of honey or honey products to decide whether to continue the Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order.
Listening Session - Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards
Location
Virtual
August 19, 12:00pm ET
August 19, 2:00pm ET
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), National Organic Program (NOP) will host a public listening session, or public hearing, for stakeholders to share their comments on regulatory requirements for organic livestock and poultry standards. This session is being held during the open public comment period for the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) proposed rule.