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- OMRI is Hiring for Two Review Program Positions
(July 8, 2010) Our growing list of products means a growing staff. OMRI is seeking to fill two key positions on our team. Please see the following job announcements: Product Review Coordinator (Full time) Review Program Assistant ...
Press Release - amyb@omri.org - 07/09/2010 - 08:10 - 0 comments - 0 groups
- OMRI Welcomes Our New Executive Director
(July 6, 2010) We, the OMRI Board of Directors, are excited to share with you this important news as a supplement to our recently released newsletter. We are pleased to announce that we have chosen Peggy Miars as our new Executive Direct ...
Press Release - amyb@omri.org - 07/06/2010 - 13:54 - 0 comments - 0 groups
- NOP Allowance of Green Waste
(April 23, 2010) OMRI has previously announced that three composts had been prohibited by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the National Organic Program (NOP) for use on any organic farm certified to the NOP standards: Nortech ...
Press Release - amyb@omri.org - 04/23/2010 - 12:30 - 0 comments - 0 groups
- OMRI Welcomes Comments on Proposed Changes to Our Manuals
(April 8, 2010) Please note that the comment period is now closed. The draft manuals are no longer posted on this website. You are always welcome to submit general comments regarding OMRI Policices and Standards using the OMRI Comm ...
Press Release - amyb@omri.org - 04/08/2010 - 10:32 - 0 comments - 0 groups
- An Update on Pesticide Residues in Compost- Part 2
(April 06, 2010) OMRI has previously announced that three composts have been prohibited by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for use in organic production in California: Nortech Gold made by Nortech Waste LLC, Grover Wonder ...
Press Release - alippert@omri.org - 04/06/2010 - 16:11 - 0 comments - 0 groups
- Renee Mann Announces Advancement to NOP
April 2, 2010 Dear Friends and Colleagues, I would like to announce that I have accepted a job at the National Organic Program in the Compliance and Enforcement branch. My last day of work at the Organic Materials Review Institute is April 2nd; ...
Press Release - tziglinski@omri.org - 04/02/2010 - 16:44 - 0 comments - 0 groups
- OMRI Improves Timeliness for Product Review
(March 29, 2010) In 2009 OMRI experienced a backlog of new applications that increased review time by several months. OMRI staff worked dligently to handle the backlog by implementing process improvements and hiring additional staff. We are pleased ...
Press Release - alippert@omri.org - 03/29/2010 - 15:09 - 0 comments - 0 groups
- Composts Disallowed in California and An Update on Pesticide Residues
(February 5, 2010)California growers should know that the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) prohibited three composts for use in organic production: Nortech Gold made by Nortech Waste LLC, Grover Wonder Grow Compost made by Grover ...
Press Release - renee@omri.org - 03/04/2010 - 13:37 - 0 comments - 0 groups
- OMRI Releases 2010 Table of Fees
EUGENE, OR (Jan.27,2010) To continue providing quality service and expert product reviews, OMRI is implementing a modest fee increase of 3% effective February 1st, 2010. Individual and Business Subscription fees will not be affected by the i ...
Press Release - amyb@omri.org - 02/02/2010 - 17:58 - 0 comments - 0 groups
- OMRI Announces Executive Director Change
EUGENE, ORE. As of January 19, 2010, Paul Lipscomb will assume the duties with the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) as interim executive director. Dave DeCou, OMRI’s previous executive director, will be pursuing other professional and ...
Press Release - bbasor@omri.org - 01/19/2010 - 12:37 - 0 comments - 0 groups