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National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (NOP) This list identifies synthetic substances that may be used, and the nonsynthetic substances that cannot be used, in organic production and handling operations. This list is established by the Secretary of Agriculture as required by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990. OMRI - Organic Materials Review Institute The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is a national nonprofit organization that determines which input products are allowed for use in organic production and processing. OMRI Listed—or approved—products may be used on operations that are certified organic under the USDA National Organic Program. The OMRI Products List is a directory of all products OMRI has determined are allowed for use in organic production, processing, and handling. Carolina Farm Stewardship Association CFSA's Mission is to support and expand local and organic agriculture in the Carolinas by inspiring, educating, and organizing farmers and consumers. CFSA's Vision is that healthy and thriving communities of farmers and consumers in the Carolinas are supported by local and organic agricultural systems that are environmentally responsible, economically sound, and socially just. Share Our Strength is a national nonprofit that inspires and organizes individuals and businesses to share their strengths to help end hunger. Recognizing that the enjoyment of wholesome food is essential to the pursuit of happiness, Slow Food USA is an educational organization dedicated to stewardship of the land and ecologically sound food production; to the revival of the kitchen and the table as centers of pleasure, culture, and community; to the invigoration and proliferation of regional, seasonal culinary traditions; to the creation of a collaborative, ecologically-oriented, and virtuous globalization; and to living a slower and more harmonious rhythm of life. National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service - ATTRA News about sustainable agriculture and organic farming. The goal of the Earth Policy Institute is to raise public awareness to the threats posed by continuing population growth, rising CO2 emissions, the loss of plant and animal species, and the many other trends that are adversely affecting the Earth. The dissemination of information from the Institute is designed to help set the public agenda. This Rodale Institute’s web site, www.NewFarm.org reaches a global community of food producers to exchange valuable “farmer-to-farmer know-how.” NewFarm.org presents compelling success stories with expert resources for crop and livestock production, direct marketing, local food systems, policy campaigns and community-building collaborations. Working with Southeast Farmers and Extension Agents in the Production
of Organic and Heirloom Seed. See
pictures of a seed saving workshop at Central Carolina Community
College in Pittsboro, NC.
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