PEW Charitable Trusts Much of the pollution in U.S. rivers and streams today comes from improperly handled manure generated by CAFOs (concentrated animal feeding operations), which confine thousands of animals on a single site. But unlike many other industries, CAFOs do not regularly disclose facility-specific information to the EPA—and the powerful interests behind CAFOs want… Read more »
Oregon Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Corn Falsely Labeled as Organic
U.S. Department of Justice Defendant Sold 4.2 Million Pounds of Conventional Corn Falsely Labeled As Organic Eugene, Ore. – Harold Chase, 54, of Springfield, Oregon, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud for selling more than 4.2 million pounds of corn falsely labeled as organically grown. By falsely labeling the corn as organic, defendant doubled his… Read more »
USDA Appoints New Members to the National Organic Standards Board
Agricultural Marketing Service – USDA Soo Kim WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture appointed five new members to the National Organic Standards Board today, adding significant depth of experience and a wide range of perspectives to the advisory organization. “As the board serves a critical role in the direction of the… Read more »
