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National Organic Standards Board Seeking Nominations
USAgNet - 03/19/2019

The USDA is now taking nominations to fill five seats on the National Organic Standards Board. The NOSB panel serves as a federal advisory committee that provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture on the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act.

NOSB board members are volunteers and come from across the organic community. Each member is appointed by the agriculture secretary to a five-year term.

Each member serves a five-year term and represents specific sectors of the organic community. Current openings include:

- One individual with expertise in areas of environmental protection and resource conservation.

- One individual who owns or operates an organic farming operation or an employee of such individuals.

- One individual who owns or operates a retail establishment with significant trade in organic products or an employee of such individuals.

- Two individuals who own or operate an organic handling operation or an employee of such individuals.

To learn more about the NOSB and the nomination process, call 202-997-0115. Deadline for nominations is May 17.


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