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The Kitchen Sink - An interactive meeting covering everything but the kitchen sink
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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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The Kitchen Sink - An interactive meeting covering everything but the kitchen sink
Kitchen 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…
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The Kitchen Sink - An interactive meeting covering everything but the kitchen sink
Kitchen 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…
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Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar
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…
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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.
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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.
Read More
Close up of green buds growing
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.
Read More
Yellow tulips being plucked
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.
Read More
Two sheep standing together in field with hills in the background
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.
Read More
Close up of corn on the cob
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.
Read More
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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 More
The Kitchen Sink - An interactive meeting covering everything but the kitchen sink
Kitchen 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 More
The Kitchen Sink - An interactive meeting covering everything but the kitchen sink
Kitchen 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…
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Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar
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Internal Audits

On August 22, 2023 ….
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Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar
Kitchen 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 More
Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar
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…
Read More
Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar
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…
Read More
Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar
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 More
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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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ACA/IOIA/NOP Training 2021

ACA/IOIA/NOP Training 2021 Dates: The NOP Training will be held January 25-26. Please note the NOP training is free of…
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Rainbow over palm trees
News

California Wildfires

The ACA would like to voice our overall support for all of our members who may be impacted by the…
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Black and White photo from BLM protest with sign displaying "Black Lives Matter"
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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Set of laptops and computer sat on desks
News

2019 ACA Training Recap

The 2019 Annual ACA Training was held in Greenville, South Carolina, January 29 - 31. The three-day event, which was…
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Maple leaves stacked on top of each other being held
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.
Read More
Two women and a man working at table
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.
Read More
Close up of green buds growing
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.
Read More
Yellow tulips being plucked
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.
Read More
Two sheep standing together in field with hills in the background
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.
Read More
Close up of corn on the cob
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.
Read More

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Rolling green hills with trees growing
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 More
Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar
Resources

Internal Audits

On August 22, 2023 ….
Read More
Closeup of dandelion with sun setting in background
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…
Read More
Rain drops on leaf
Meetings and EventsResources

ACA/IOIA/NOP Training 2021

ACA/IOIA/NOP Training 2021 Dates: The NOP Training will be held January 25-26. Please note the NOP training is free of…
Read More

Filter

Rainbow over palm trees
News

California Wildfires

The ACA would like to voice our overall support for all of our members who may be impacted by the…
Read More
Black and White photo from BLM protest with sign displaying "Black Lives Matter"
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…
Read More
Set of laptops and computer sat on desks
News

2019 ACA Training Recap

The 2019 Annual ACA Training was held in Greenville, South Carolina, January 29 - 31. The three-day event, which was…
Read More

Filter

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar
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…
Read More
Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar
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…
Read More
Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar
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…
Read More
Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar
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 More

Filter

The Kitchen Sink - An interactive meeting covering everything but the kitchen sink
Kitchen 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 More
The Kitchen Sink - An interactive meeting covering everything but the kitchen sink
Kitchen 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 More
The Kitchen Sink - An interactive meeting covering everything but the kitchen sink
Kitchen 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 More
The Kitchen Sink - An interactive meeting covering everything but the kitchen sink
Kitchen 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 More
The Kitchen Sink - An interactive meeting covering everything but the kitchen sink
Kitchen 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 More
Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar
Kitchen 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 More