QAI is a leading provider of USDA organic, transitional, non-GMO, gluten-free and natural personal care certification services.
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The dangers of spraying neonicotinoids--to bees and to other animals, a recent study shows--far outweigh benefits. The EU has begun limiting use; voicing concerns here in the U.S. can help drive change.
#OrganicFarming #Pesticides
While researchers found some fruit and vegetable growers might struggle without neonics, for corn and soy farmers who plant treated seeds they found no yield or income benefit compared to farmers using alternatives or no insecticides at all. buff.ly/3pL4one
Improving the consistency and integrity of your company's food safety programs is more important than ever. Learn more in this upcoming webinar.
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#fssc22000 #supplychain #foodsafety #foodsafetyculture #foodsupplychain #riskmangement #training #webinar
Calling all certified #organic clients!
There are still a few days left before the early bird deadline for our Virtual Buyers Mission: Healthy, Natural, & Organic Products with @OrganicTrade.
Meet virtually with pre-qualified buyers that are looking for new, natural food products from the US: bit.ly/3ty3kpb
The Justice for Black Farmers Act was introduced in the Senate to increase Black-owned farmland by up to 32 million acres. Learn more about the new administration tackling unfair lending & land ownership policies nytimes.com/2021/01/31/clima…
#blackfarmers #racialjustice #blackhistory
Love the idea of the Earth as our Valentine! Check out @shadejessica's #tedx talk about ecological solutions.
A1: Another #OrganicValentines tradition we have is thinking about how the Earth is our Valentine. We try to imagine how we can come up with solutions to problems that are ecological. I did a TEDx talk that fits in well with this tradition; check it out: ted.com/talks/jessica_shade_…
Meet Pico, our office Dog of the Month for February. This meerkat-like pup enjoys eating rotisserie chicken, parkouring off walls and singing in the car with mom, QAI’s Quality Technical Manager Liz Figueredo. 🐾
#officedog #dogofthemonth #petofthemonth #furbabies #qai
Welcome aboard to Global Trust Certification, an Ireland-based seafood certification company recently acquired by @NSF_Intl, QAI’s parent company, to expand our expertise in seafood quality standards globally. ow.ly/aomi50Dv1Kn
#certification #integrity #transparency
Shifting to sustainable food and farming systems is a lasting, win-win solution for addressing food insecurity & ensuring local community access to nutrient-dense foods. Thanks @ConversationUS for helping connect the dots.
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#foodresilience #sustainableag
Selling organic products in Canada? Here’s a cheat sheet on recent revisions to the Canadian Organic Regime. ow.ly/9HEg50DozQg
#organic #certification #getcertified #goorganic
Healthy soil is foundational for healthy foods and planet. #organic
In addition to providing organic certification, our parent company @NSF_Intl is proud to support companies to earn @NonGMOProject verification. Learn about the value of independent certification: nsf.org/nongmo
#certification #getcertified #organic #nongmo
More than you might think goes into the labeling of organic products. QAI Reviewer Jin Eldon shares what you need to know about organic product labeling requirements: ow.ly/Kceb50Di9qs
#qaiorganic #organic #certification #getcertified #supplychain #integrity
Better for your family, and much better for the planet. That's why QAI developed a certification program that enables farmers to earn more for crops while transitioning to #organic. bit.ly/3c3XBRp
Did you know that organic uses 45% less energy and releases 40% fewer #carbon emissions than conventional? That’s why we’re helping farmers transition to #organic & join this data-driven movement—thanks to help from our partners like @OXO!
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Thanks @RodaleInstitute for this much-needed guide to going Organic. QAI's Certified Transitional mark allows transitioning farmers to earn premium prices: bit.ly/3c3XBRp
Today, we're thrilled to announce the launch of our first-ever online courses! 🎉 This one, "Transition to Organic," is a how-to guide for transitioning to USDA certified #organic. Register now: ow.ly/U4MF50DeXEs
We love learning more about how #regenerative agriculture works--and it all starts with #organic!
Relationships are the crux of regenerative agriculture. 🌻
Regenerative growers foster and protect relationships within their ecosystem and recognize that they, as growers, are also connected to the system. on.nrdc.org/3mDwf7j #FarmerFriday
This is a valuable, expert-designed #COVID19 education opportunity that's free of cost. Check it out for your organization!
As part of NSF International's #publichealth mission, we’ve developed a free #COVID19 pandemic response #training series to support all organizations prepare for COVID-19 and mitigate risk.
Learn more and register for free today! bit.ly/2NbNiQV
A good overview of the major impact the former adminstration had on U.S. food and farming.
A look back at the most important actions the Trump administration has taken on food and farming over the past four years. buff.ly/3oRkKdM
Ask the @USDA_AMS to finish the Origin of Livestock rule that provides a strong standard & protects #organic dairy farmers & organic program #integrity. Sign this letter to the incoming Secretary of Agriculture by Weds. @ midnight. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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As innovation continues to soar, #plantbased foods are taking different shapes, from algae to mushrooms. As PBFA's Sabina Vyas says in @FoodDive, "I think manufacturers are unleashing the possibilities of what's available in plants and the fungi kingdom.” fooddive.com/news/5-trends-f…
