OFRF Raises Concerns on USDA Reorganization Plan

At the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), we are committed to advocating for organic research as well as the institutions and programs that make that work possible. That is why OFRF submitted comments to the USDA regarding the reorganization proposed in a July 25th memo.

The USDA’s proposed plan—developed without input from affected communities or Congress—comes at a time when public agricultural research and technical assistance are more vital than ever. For organic and transitioning-to-organic farmers, this plan threatens the very foundation of the USDA’s ability to deliver on its mission, particularly in research and conservation assistance. 

“All farmers and researchers, not just those using or studying organic farming systems, need continuity, not turmoil,” said Gordon N. Merrick, OFRF’s Policy Program Director.