2.1 Organic Agriculture
Jenna Bjork and Katie Steneroden
- Describe the USDA-Certified Organic rules for livestock
- Describe the USDA Allowed and Prohibited Substances for use with organic livestock
- Recognize alternative organic livestock program information
Organic agriculture is based on the principle of sustainability—meeting current needs without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their needs (Coffey & Baier, 2012).
Below are some selected milestones associated with the organic agriculture movement:
As you can see, widespread agreement on national standards has been a complex and collaborative process spanning several decades. Developing rules and regulations surrounding organic agriculture has involved many groups and agencies over several decades.
The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6501-6522) was enacted by Congress to set national standards for organically made products. Responsibility for establishing the program was given to the US Secretary of Agriculture USDA OFPA established the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) to assist with developing the National Organic Program (NOP).
Organic Foods Production Act
National Organic Standards Board
