Presenters: Roger Plant, Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) and Sara Sherman, Where Food Comes From Organic (WFCFO)

Description: This video provides an overview of the process for determining the use of materials approved for use in crop and livestock production under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). Participants gained a clear understanding of the regulatory requirements, including how to identify and use approved substances to maintain compliance with NOP standards. The webinar delved into the role of the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) in supporting the organic input industry. The role of OMRI’s certification process and its product lists were explained. By the end of the session, attendees had knowledge and resources needed to make more informed decisions about material use in organic farming, enhancing both their compliance and productivity.

Recorded: Oct 2, 2024

Video: Understanding Approved Material for Organic
This recording is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).