In the March 9, 2015, Federal Register, USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service ("AMS") solicited nominees to participate in a task force to examine the alignment of hydroponic and aquaponic practices with USDA organic regulations and the Organic Foods Production Act. The USDA organic regulations do not cover organic hydroponic or aquaponic production, but these production systems have obtained certification under the USDA organic regulations by complying with the existing regulations for organic crop production. The task force will inform the National Organic Standards Board of their findings and recommend what practices should be allowed or restricted in such production. Nominations are due May 8, 2015.
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