As innovation continues to soar, #plantbased foods are taking different shapes, from algae to mushrooms. As PBFA's Sabina Vyas says in Food Dive, "I think manufacturers are unleashing the possibilities of what's available in plants and the fungi kingdom.” fooddive.com/news/5-trends-…

Sage advice on parsing #COVID19 information from myths from NSF public health experts.

Ask the USDA Ag Mktg Service to finish the Origin of Livestock rule that provides a strong standard & protects #organic dairy farmers & organic program #integrity. Sign this letter to the incoming Secretary of Agriculture by Weds. @ midnight. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Organic Farmers Association

A good overview of the major impact the former adminstration had on U.S. food and farming.

This is a valuable, expert-designed #COVID19 education opportunity that's free of cost. Check it out for your organization!

We love learning more about how #regenerative agriculture works--and it all starts with #organic!

Thanks Rodale Institute for this much-needed guide to going Organic. QAI's Certified Transitional mark allows transitioning farmers to earn premium prices: bit.ly/3c3XBRp

Better for your family, and much better for the planet. That's why QAI developed a certification program that enables farmers to earn more for crops while transitioning to #organic. bit.ly/3c3XBRp

More than you might think goes into the labeling of organic products. QAI Reviewer Jin Eldon shares what you need to know about organic product labeling requirements: ow.ly/Kceb50Di9qs #qaiorganic #organic #certification #getcertified #supplychain #integrity

In addition to providing organic certification, our parent company NSF is proud to support companies to earn Non-GMO Project verification. Learn about the value of independent certification: nsf.org/nongmo #certification #getcertified #organic #nongmo

Healthy soil is foundational for healthy foods and planet. #organic

Selling organic products in Canada? Here’s a cheat sheet on recent revisions to the Canadian Organic Regime. ow.ly/9HEg50DozQg #organic #certification #getcertified #goorganic

Shifting to sustainable food and farming systems is a lasting, win-win solution for addressing food insecurity & ensuring local community access to nutrient-dense foods. Thanks The Conversation U.S. for helping connect the dots. theconversation.com/why-healthy-fo… #foodresilience #sustainableag

Welcome aboard to Global Trust Certification, an Ireland-based seafood certification company recently acquired by NSF, QAI’s parent company, to expand our expertise in seafood quality standards globally. ow.ly/aomi50Dv1Kn #certification #integrity #transparency

Meet Pico, our office Dog of the Month for February. This meerkat-like pup enjoys eating rotisserie chicken, parkouring off walls and singing in the car with mom, QAI’s Quality Technical Manager Liz Figueredo. 🐾 #officedog #dogofthemonth #petofthemonth #furbabies #qai

Love the idea of the Earth as our Valentine! Check out Jessica Shade's #tedx talk about ecological solutions.

The Justice for Black Farmers Act was introduced in the Senate to increase Black-owned farmland by up to 32 million acres. Learn more about the new administration tackling unfair lending & land ownership policies nytimes.com/2021/01/31/cli… #blackfarmers #racialjustice #blackhistory

Calling all certified #organic clients!

Improving the consistency and integrity of your company's food safety programs is more important than ever. Learn more in this upcoming webinar. www2.nsf.org/l/129231/2021-… #fssc22000 #supplychain #foodsafety #foodsafetyculture #foodsupplychain #riskmangement #training #webinar

The dangers of spraying neonicotinoids--to bees and to other animals, a recent study shows--far outweigh benefits. The EU has begun limiting use; voicing concerns here in the U.S. can help drive change. #OrganicFarming #Pesticides