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US: What will the NOSB decide about soilfree organics?

The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) will vote November 2nd on a prospective rule change that would remove hydroponic, aquaponic, and other soilless or container-based growing systems from the USDA organic label.

This article is part of a series in Upstart University's ongoing coverage about on the NOSB vote. Here’s what they’ve covered so far and what’s to come on the Upstart U blog:
  1. Top concerns voiced by the NOSB in their live meeting last month.
  2. How public comments help protect soilless systems’ future
  3. Why soilless growers and traditional organic growers are on the same side.
  4. What happens if soilless systems are banned? + NOSB Crops Subcommittee Proposal update – Today’s Post
  5. What happens if soilless growers are given access?
  6. A personal appeal from a certified-organic, soilless grower who will be directly impacted by this vote.
In this article, Upstart University talks about the consequences of a soilless organic ban.
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