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25 Sep 2015

photo of John BiernbaumLong-time MOFFA member and current Vice-Chair Dr. John Biernbaum has been appointed to a 16-member NOP task force to explore hydroponic and aquaponic production practices and their alignment with USDA organic regulations.

The task force will report to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) about the current state of technologies and practices for hydroponics and aquaponics, as well as how those practices do or do not align with the USDA organic regulations. The NOSB will utilize the report to determine the best path forward regarding recommendations on hydroponics and aquaponics production systems.  For more information, visit the NOSB Task Forces page.