USDA Research & Promotion

Research & Promotion (R&P) programs, authorized by Congress, are requested, funded, and driven by industry.  The programs establish a framework to pool resources to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities.  AMS provides oversight, […]

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Marketing Orders

Marketing Orders and Agreements for Fruits, Vegetables & Specialty Crops Marketing agreements and orders are initiated by industry to help provide stable markets for dairy products, fruits, vegetables and specialty crops. Each order and agreement is tailored to the individual […]

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Organic Regulations

The National Organic Program (NOP) develops the rules & regulations for the production, handling, labeling, and enforcement of all USDA organic products. This process, referred to as rulemaking, involves input from the National Organic Standards Board (a Federal Advisory Committee […]

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Organic Certification

Organic certification verifies that your farm or handling facility complies with the USDA organic regulations. This certification allows you to sell, label, and represent your products as organic. Farms all over the world may be certified to the USDA organic […]

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