USDA Recognizes Certifiers for Outstanding Contributions to National Organic Program, including CO Dept of Ag

NOP Names Eight ‘2019 Investing in INTEGRITY’ Awardees

April 24, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Organic Program (NOP) honored eight USDA-accredited organic certifiers with a 2019 Investing in INTEGRITY award. Federally accredited certifiers are third-party organizations that certify and help enforce the regulations on more than 43,000 organic farms and businesses authorized to use the USDA Organic Seal.

The award recognizes certifiers who regularly go above and beyond the basic requirements to provide more comprehensive data on certified operations through the USDA Organic INTEGRITY Database (INTEGRITY). Better data deters fraud, helping ensure consumer confidence in the USDA Organic Seal.

2019 Winners:

Launched in 2015, INTEGRITY makes data on current and former certified organic operations publicly available online from anywhere in the world for consumers, certifiers, retailers and anyone involved in bringing organic food and goods from the field to American homes. The ability to quickly confirm the organic certification status and other details of a farm or business helps certifiers support the organic community in fraud prevention.

Organic Integrity from Farm to Table. Consumers Trust the Organic Label.

By Tucker Allmer - The BARN

Tucker Allmer & the BARN are members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB), the Colorado FFA Foundation, the Colorado 4H Foundation, the Colorado Farm Show Marketing Committee, 1867 Club Board Member, Denver Ag & Livestock Club Member, the Weld County Fair Board, the Briggsdale FFA Advisory Council, Briggsdale 4H Club Beef Leader & Founder / Coordinator of the Briggsdale Classic Open Jackpot Show.

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