The National Organic Program (NOP) is the regulatory program that oversees organic agriculture and, along with accredited certifiers, enforces the organic regulations. Part of the regulatory process is to solicit public comment on new rules.

This microlearning teaches members of the public and organic community how to write an effective public comment as they participate in the process of organic standards and survey development.

Learn how to get notified about public comment opportunities and how to write a public comment in a way that helps USDA best balance its needs across impacted participants in the organic market.

How do I learn about public comment opportunities? How do I submit an effective public comment?

• USDA NOP. The Organic Insider: Archive. Visit:
  https://www.ams.usda.gov/reports/organic-insider
• United States Government. Regulations.gov. Visit:https://www.regulations.gov
• USDA AMS NOP Organic Integrity Learning Center. Introduction to the USDA Organic System [online course]. Visit: https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/organic-certification/training
• USDA AMS NOP Organic Integrity Learning Center. Organic Regulations and Retail Labeling [online course]. Visit: https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/organic-certification/training
• Visit the NOP home page.