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Understanding NOP standards for pest management in specialty crops

Summary

This publication provides basic information about the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards as they apply to integrated pest management on organic crops. NOP standards reflect specific requirements that must be verified by a USDA-accredited certifying agent before products can be labeled USDA certified organic. The guidelines specified in this publication will be helpful to transitioning producers seeking organic certification and to those wanting to develop an integrated pest management (IPM) action plan.