Join viewers nationwide for the first of two satellite broadcast focused on the National Organic Agriculture Standards and the implications they pose for Extension Agents, state and national certification staff, consultants and others involved in the production of organic commodities.

This two hour broadcast will feature a team of experts in the field, including an organic producer, in a discussion of the following topics:

• Background/History of Organic Certification and the USDA National Organic
  
  
• Program
  
  
• The Growth in the Organic Food Industry
  
  
• The "Principles of Organic Farming "
  
  
• An Overview of Practice Standards
  
  
• Organic System Plans -
  
  
• Recordkeeping 
  
  
• The Certification Process 
  
  
• Materials -
  
  
• Areas of Controversy
  
  
• Information Resources

There will be opportunities for questions and answers as part of the broadcast and toll-free numbers will be provided to all registrants for phone and fax questions. In addition an email address will be furnished for email questions to the studio.