The National Organic Standards Board (Board) meets twice each year in a public forum to discuss and vote on recommendations to the USDA. These recommendations help the Department meet the needs of the organic industry.
Meeting Details
Online Comment Webinars (2 days): Oct. 20 & 22, 2026, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern Time
Public Meeting (3 days): Oct. 27 – 29, 2026, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern Time
Location: Virtual
Please visit the Fall 2026 Meeting webpage to view the agenda and Board proposals, to register for oral public comments or submit written comments, and to access the public comment webinars and live meeting webcast.
Stakeholder Engagement Encouraged
The Board invites both oral and written public comments on its Fall 2026 agenda topics. Registration for oral comment speaking slots is now open through October 1, 2026, or until capacity is reached. Written comments may be submitted via Regulations.gov through October 1, 2026 (docket number AMS-NOP-26-0892). Interested parties are encouraged to review the online meeting materials and provide feedback on topics included on the agenda.
Visit the Fall 2026 Meeting webpage for meeting materials.
Deadlines: To be considered during the meeting, written comments must be received by 11:59 pm ET, October 1, 2026. Requests for oral comment speaking slots must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET, October 1, 2026. Details on how to register and submit written comments are available on the Fall 2026 Meeting webpage.
How to Submit an Effective Comment
See the NOP microlearning module Writing an Effective Public Comment to learn how to effectively participate in the process of organic standards. Effective commenting helps USDA better balance the needs of all stakeholders in the organic market.