AMS National Organic Program Shares Training for Certifiers and Inspectors

NOP Provides Annual Training for USDA-Accredited Organic Certifiers

On January 31 – February 1, National Organic Program (NOP) staff presented training to USDA-accredited organic certifiers in Portland, Oregon. The annual training provides critical information, updates, and reminders to certifiers, as well as serves as a communication tool between the Accreditation and International Activities Division and its certifier clients. Over 200 certifier staff and other industry partners attended the event. During the training, Miles McEvoy, NOP Deputy Administrator and Cheri Courtney, NOP Accreditation and International Activities Division (AIA) Director presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Patricia Kane, Coordinator of the Accredited Certifiers Association, for her many years of service to the Organic Industry.

Patricia Kane (pictured left), Coordinator of the Accredited Certifiers Association receives certificate of appreciation from Miles McEvoy, Deputy Administrator and Cheri Courtney, Accreditation and International Activities Division (AIA) Director.

NOP Highlights an Interactive Training for Organic Certifiers and Inspectors

NOP has published an interactive scenario-based training program for organic certifiers and inspectors. The training follows an organic inspector through an annual inspection with a certified organic farmer. Using a series of “choose your own adventure” scenarios, the training teaches sound and sensible inspection principles in a practical and engaging way.

Access the training below:

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