OGC Advocates for Alternatives to Polyethylene Mulch
Working for Continual Improvement in Weed Control Efforts
OGC is marking Earth Day with a brief talk between two organic experts, Mike Dill and Lynn Coody (read on for full bios). Mike and Lynn dig into the challenges and opportunities in creating policy for a yet-to-be-developed, biodegradable alternative to polyethylene mulch to help organic farmers with weed control.
Hear about Mike and Lynn’s approach to creating “the middle path” policy positions and ways to follow along with OGC’s ongoing work in the area of organic policy and advocacy.
Further Learning and Engagement
For those interested in reading the Organic Produce Wholesalers Coalition’s (OPWC) full comments on the topic for the upcoming National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting, click here: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/AMS-NOP-20-0089-0727
Sign up to receive the National Organic Program’s (NOP) newsletter, The Organic Insider, to stay engaged with what’s happening in the industry, and receive calls-to-action for additional engagement: https://www.ams.usda.gov/reports/organic-insider
Check out the information published by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) to learn about the work they do to engage with everyone from the US Congress to organic growers. https://ota.com/