WASHINGTON DC (November 7, 2019) — The National Organic Program, Compliance, and Enforcement/Appeals Annual Summary for Fiscal Year 2019 is now available on the NOP website. The report provides a summary of incoming complaints and appeals, initial actions taken, suspensions, revocations, and case-dispositions during the past fiscal year. Fourth-quarter data show a significant increase in the number of investigations closed, as well as inquiries and appeals resolved.

WASHINGTON DC (November 1, 2019) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the “OneUSDA Internship” opportunity for Summer 2020. As part of the Federal Pathways Program, the OneUSDA Internship Program will provide students a way to explore serving their country through a career in government while gaining work experience in agriculture, natural resources, rural development, and other career fields.

WASHINGTON DC (October 31, 2019) — Today, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) held the first ever Impact Expo with employees to celebrate the impact of its customer-focused IT-modernization efforts. This event underlined the connection between modernization, customer experience, and USDA’s overall impact.

WASHINGTON DC (October 29, 2019) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the establishment of the US Domestic Hemp Production Program. This program, as required by the 2018 Farm Bill, creates a consistent regulatory framework around hemp production throughout the United States.