More Than Just A Label: Navigation Tips to Consider When Entering the Organic Marketplace

The “USDA Organic” seal is more than a label. Some call it vital when it comes to quality and consumer trust. However, entering the organic marketplace requires navigating a comprehensive regulatory landscape.

Roger McEowen with the Washburn School of Law joined RFD-TV’s Eliza Petry to discuss the transformation of the organic sector over the years, the key components of the “organic system plan,” and what the path to certification includes.

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