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Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

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ACA April 2026 Lunch & Learn: Conservation Planning and Erosion Control on Organic Farms

The USDA organic regulations and the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) both aim to protect soil. Come learn how…

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Meetings and Events News

March 2026 Field Notes Live – Livestock Office Hours

Livestock Office Hours are moving to Field Notes Live. Join host Jackie DeMinter to discuss current livestock certification topics. Topics…

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Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

March 2026 Lunch and Learn: AI in Organic Certification: Real Tools, Real Use Cases

AI is rapidly moving from curiosity to capability in the organic certification world. Join Connie Karr for a forward-looking ACA…

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Meetings and Events News

2026 ACA Annual General Meeting

We'll kick off our Annual General Meeting on March 18 at noon ET with a special joint NOP-ACA panel highlighting…

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Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

March 2026 Lunch and Learn Part 2: Early Edition with EOCC

Current revision of the EU Organic Regulation: How will this impact equivalency agreements? Following the EU Court case Herbaria of…

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Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

November 2025 Lunch and Learn: Risk-based Certification IRL

All this talk about risk-based certification is great, but ... are you wondering how to take the leap? And if…

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Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

October 2025 Lunch and Learn: From Port to Plate: Tariffs & the Organic Supply Chain

On October 14th we presented a lively discussion on the impacts of tariffs across the US organic value chain, including…

Read More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

September 2025 Lunch and Learn: Residue WG Report Out

Join the Residue Working Group for a Lunch & Learn on the new Positive Residue Evaluation Worksheet. We walked through…

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Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

acaDEMY Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

July 2025 Lunch and Learn: Technology Spotlight – Supporting Compliance

Check out this engaging Lunch & Learn session focused on how technology is helping streamline organic compliance for both operators…

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Meetings and Events News

ACA Comments on MDR Rescission

ACA submitted comments in opposition to the rescission of the Market Development for Pet and Mushroom Rule. The ACA working…

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Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

June 2025 Lunch and LearnS: Sharing Our Perspectives

Join us for our June Lunch and Learn. ACA has TWO opportunities for you to join us and Share Your…

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Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

May 2025 Lunch and Learn: Educational Materials for Organic Handlers

The Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS) and Organic Trade Association, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program…

Read More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

April 2025 Lunch and Learn: Imports, Insights, and the Inside Scoop – What’s New in Organic Certification

Pull up a chair and join us for a dynamic ACA Lunch & Learn session that serves up the latest…

Read More

Illustration of online meeting

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 More

AOAC Nitrogen Testing

During the presentation Ramy Colfer and Johanna Phillips provided at the ACA conference, they touched on nitrogen authenticity testing. On…

Read More

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acaDEMY Meetings and Events News Resources

Wild Crops – Outside the Box!

Check out this training now available on acaDEMY! You loved hearing about wild crops from Matthew Molyneaux at the January…

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Dairy cow and calf

acaDEMY Meetings and Events News Resources

NOW AVAILABLE: Who does that cow think she is?: Origin of Livestock Edition

Check out this new training just released on acaDEMY! This session takes a deeper look at the Origin of Livestock…

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Overly emotional men causing workplace conflict

acaDEMY Meetings and Events News Resources

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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African male factory worker holding clipboard

acaDEMY News Resources

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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acaDEMY News Resources

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 More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

acaDEMY News Resources

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…

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Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings 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 More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings 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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Best 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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Best 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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Meetings and Events News

2027 ACA Conference

Everything You Need to Know About PROOF Coming Soon!Save the date for PROOF in Louisville, KY January 26-28, 2027 at…

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News from the NOSB

Read Chairperson Kyla Smith's NOSB Update here. NOSB Updates_OM (1)

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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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Internal Auditors

Internal Auditors

ACA has supporting members who can perform internal audits for certifiers. Certifiers should contact the internal auditor to find a…

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Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

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.

Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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…

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Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

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…

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Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

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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Best Practices and Guidance

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Best 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 More

Man working at desk with tablet, smartphone and laptop

Best 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 More

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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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 More

AOAC Nitrogen Testing

During the presentation Ramy Colfer and Johanna Phillips provided at the ACA conference, they touched on nitrogen authenticity testing. On…

Read More

three strands of kelp waving in the water

acaDEMY Meetings and Events News Resources

Wild Crops – Outside the Box!

Check out this training now available on acaDEMY! You loved hearing about wild crops from Matthew Molyneaux at the January…

Read More

Dairy cow and calf

acaDEMY Meetings and Events News Resources

NOW AVAILABLE: Who does that cow think she is?: Origin of Livestock Edition

Check out this new training just released on acaDEMY! This session takes a deeper look at the Origin of Livestock…

Read More

Overly emotional men causing workplace conflict

acaDEMY Meetings and Events News Resources

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 More

African male factory worker holding clipboard

acaDEMY News Resources

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 More

acaDEMY News Resources

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 More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

acaDEMY News Resources

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 More

Internal Auditors

Internal Auditors

ACA has supporting members who can perform internal audits for certifiers. Certifiers should contact the internal auditor to find a…

Read More

Rolling green hills with trees growing

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

Filter

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Meetings and Events News

March 2026 Field Notes Live – Livestock Office Hours

Livestock Office Hours are moving to Field Notes Live. Join host Jackie DeMinter to discuss current livestock certification topics. Topics…

Read More

Illustration of online meeting

Meetings and Events News

2026 ACA Annual General Meeting

We'll kick off our Annual General Meeting on March 18 at noon ET with a special joint NOP-ACA panel highlighting…

Read More

Corgi in chef's hat with a bowl of onions and a bowl of mushrooms

Meetings and Events News

ACA Comments on MDR Rescission

ACA submitted comments in opposition to the rescission of the Market Development for Pet and Mushroom Rule. The ACA working…

Read More

Illustration of online meeting

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 More

AOAC Nitrogen Testing

During the presentation Ramy Colfer and Johanna Phillips provided at the ACA conference, they touched on nitrogen authenticity testing. On…

Read More

three strands of kelp waving in the water

acaDEMY Meetings and Events News Resources

Wild Crops – Outside the Box!

Check out this training now available on acaDEMY! You loved hearing about wild crops from Matthew Molyneaux at the January…

Read More

Dairy cow and calf

acaDEMY Meetings and Events News Resources

NOW AVAILABLE: Who does that cow think she is?: Origin of Livestock Edition

Check out this new training just released on acaDEMY! This session takes a deeper look at the Origin of Livestock…

Read More

Overly emotional men causing workplace conflict

acaDEMY Meetings and Events News Resources

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 More

African male factory worker holding clipboard

acaDEMY News Resources

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 More

acaDEMY News Resources

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 More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

acaDEMY News Resources

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 More

Image of bridge over water by joshua-michaels

Meetings and Events News

2027 ACA Conference

Everything You Need to Know About PROOF Coming Soon!Save the date for PROOF in Louisville, KY January 26-28, 2027 at…

Read More

News from the NOSB

Read Chairperson Kyla Smith's NOSB Update here. NOSB Updates_OM (1)

Read More

Corgi in chef's hat with a bowl of onions and a bowl of mushrooms

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 More

Filter

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

ACA April 2026 Lunch & Learn: Conservation Planning and Erosion Control on Organic Farms

The USDA organic regulations and the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) both aim to protect soil. Come learn how…

Read More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

March 2026 Lunch and Learn: AI in Organic Certification: Real Tools, Real Use Cases

AI is rapidly moving from curiosity to capability in the organic certification world. Join Connie Karr for a forward-looking ACA…

Read More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

March 2026 Lunch and Learn Part 2: Early Edition with EOCC

Current revision of the EU Organic Regulation: How will this impact equivalency agreements? Following the EU Court case Herbaria of…

Read More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

November 2025 Lunch and Learn: Risk-based Certification IRL

All this talk about risk-based certification is great, but ... are you wondering how to take the leap? And if…

Read More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

October 2025 Lunch and Learn: From Port to Plate: Tariffs & the Organic Supply Chain

On October 14th we presented a lively discussion on the impacts of tariffs across the US organic value chain, including…

Read More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

September 2025 Lunch and Learn: Residue WG Report Out

Join the Residue Working Group for a Lunch & Learn on the new Positive Residue Evaluation Worksheet. We walked through…

Read More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

acaDEMY Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

July 2025 Lunch and Learn: Technology Spotlight – Supporting Compliance

Check out this engaging Lunch & Learn session focused on how technology is helping streamline organic compliance for both operators…

Read More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

June 2025 Lunch and LearnS: Sharing Our Perspectives

Join us for our June Lunch and Learn. ACA has TWO opportunities for you to join us and Share Your…

Read More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

May 2025 Lunch and Learn: Educational Materials for Organic Handlers

The Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS) and Organic Trade Association, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program…

Read More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings and Events

April 2025 Lunch and Learn: Imports, Insights, and the Inside Scoop – What’s New in Organic Certification

Pull up a chair and join us for a dynamic ACA Lunch & Learn session that serves up the latest…

Read More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings 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 More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

Lunch & Learn Meetings 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 More

Lunch and Learn - A professional development webinar

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

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

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

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

Field Notes Live

Graphic for Field Notes Live with worn notebook and pencil

Meetings and Events News

March 2026 Field Notes Live – Livestock Office Hours

Livestock Office Hours are moving to Field Notes Live. Join host Jackie DeMinter to discuss current livestock certification topics. Topics…

Read More

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