>It is difficult to understand how the USDA and the National Organic Program
>purport to restrict "certifying agents using their logos to represent
>"higher" standards than those that will be established under the national
>program."
Farm Verified Organic recently announced their plans to continue certifying
to standards higher than those likely to be adopted in the USDA rule. See
the story at:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/farming-connection/news/stories/980307.htm
Craig
Craig Cramer
mailto:cdcramer@clarityconnect.com
Sustainable Farming Connection -- "Where farmers find and share information."
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