{"id":40807,"date":"2026-01-26T00:01:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T05:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beyondpesticides.org\/dailynewsblog\/?p=40807"},"modified":"2026-01-27T14:57:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T19:57:44","slug":"congress-members-call-for-growing-organic-as-regulatory-failures-to-ensure-protection-from-pesticides-mount","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beyondpesticides.org\/dailynewsblog\/2026\/01\/congress-members-call-for-growing-organic-as-regulatory-failures-to-ensure-protection-from-pesticides-mount\/","title":{"rendered":"Congress Members Call for Growing Organic, as Regulatory Failures to Ensure Protection from Pesticides Mount"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>(<em>Beyond Pesticides<\/em>, January 26, 2026) As a mounting number of scientific studies link pesticides to adverse health and environmental effects not evaluated under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s (EPA) pesticide registration program, members of Congress are planning to introduce legislation that elevates the organic solution. To this end, Beyond Pesticides and allies are calling on <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/HEBOxb5O9k-kV9ChrovMPQ2?contactdata=kWgx34W5F59e7A9wPm3s%2fSKynYAremcvQsVFLj9pZFPZdwiGudNptyydVSgaHtoq6ZWeHfVYiB6w++gFTTgAoDlb7HAUBNeUVSs8Ha3oVsqrkb3hR9aV%2fz2bAZNzDuIL7Q+YPHDsonxDLD6R8iv0Da1xpr0K6PSzTEejq82533AV1Dl4PH9QFU%2ftReoHDRselnuCe7p1GuuqZlZEnfGx1VyfYs1cHolnLGBX0tnWPG4SfGnN4jo6U%2frNbkXwhcxh3LYQcir5jjargFtAwEIYpPD9GrWYb%2feHZvFLE+j90mYsK8wA1Aob+0LDMAhYBg2U&amp;emci=351b146f-cbf7-f011-8d4c-0022482d279b&amp;emdi=54a8f560-35f9-f011-8d4c-0022482d279b&amp;ceid=14035425##anchor\">U.S. Representatives and Senators to become a\u00a0cosponsor of the\u00a0<em>Opportunities in Organic Act<\/em>, which is expected to be reintroduced in early 2026 by U.S. Senator Peter Welch and U.S. Representative\u00a0Jimmy Panetta.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>In its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondpesticides.org\/resources\/pesticide-induced-diseases-database\/overview\">Pesticide-Induced Diseases Database<\/a>, Beyond Pesticides critiques studies associating pesticides with serious adverse effects ignored by the regulatory process, including multigenerational effects, chronic low-dose exposure and aging, impacts on fertility dysfunction, synergistic effects associated with mixtures, and endocrine disrupting effects, among others. At the same time, there is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondpesticides.org\/dailynewsblog\/2024\/12\/study-affirms-that-organic-farming-improves-soil-health-microbial-life-and-pathogen-resistance\/\">environmental, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondpesticides.org\/programs\/organic-agriculture\/why-organic\/health-benefits\">health<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondpesticides.org\/dailynewsblog\/2022\/12\/climate-friendly-organic-systems-are-more-profitable-for-farmers-than-chemical-intensive-agriculture\/\">climate<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rodaleinstitute.org\/science\/farming-systems-trial\/\">economic<\/a>\u00a0benefits of organic agriculture.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>With the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ehn.org\/new-epa-policy-reduces-pesticide-restrictions-despite-environmental-concerns?vgo_ee=kKyXUnfcyiySz2vwF%2F5a%2FyXpDI8ed%2B6J52ZiKa0eiY3Fjw%3D%3D%3ASNBRAWgSTIZfYa6cdzfA%2FttsocRLHsVe\">weakening of pesticide regulation<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondpesticides.org\/dailynewsblog\/2025\/05\/commentary-moving-beyond-pesticides-toward-an-organic-future\/\">organic alternative<\/a>\u00a0has become especially important, according to health and environmental advocates. However, the organic growth needed to reverse\u00a0the looming health and environmental\u00a0crises\u00a0will not be achieved without a societal investment\u00a0in organic transition, they say.<\/p>\r\n<p>Although consumption of organic food continues to grow in the U.S., domestic production\u00a0lags behind.\u00a0The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bp-dc.org\/opportunities-in-organic-act-2026-text\"><em>Opportunities in Organic Act<\/em><\/a>\u00a0provides\u00a0a significant opportunity to reduce barriers to organic farming, strengthen organic supply chains, and ensure that farmers have the support they need to transition to and remain in organic production to meet the growing demand for organic food\u00a0and grow the sector.\u00a0Importantly, the bill\u00a0will\u00a0provide an opportunity for partners\u00a0to\u00a0continue\u00a0the transition support and technical\u00a0assistance\u00a0models that are proving effective through\u00a0USDA&#8217;s\u00a0Transition to Organic Partnership Program, which ends in\u00a02026.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>The\u00a0<em>Opportunities in Organic Act<\/em>\u00a0will:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Modernize and expand Organic Certification Cost Share<\/strong>, covering up to $1,500 per operation per scope, with flexibility to exceed that cap for socially disadvantaged producers or regions with higher certification\u00a0costs;\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Invest in organic transition and resilience<\/strong>, including funding for nonprofits to provide hands-on support, pass-through\u00a0assistance\u00a0to farmers, and help offset income losses during\u00a0transition;\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Strengthen organic supply chains<\/strong>, including processing, storage, distribution, and market\u00a0access\u2014especially in underserved\u00a0regions;\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Expand technical\u00a0assistance\u00a0and education<\/strong>, through USDA agencies, extension, universities, Tribes, and nonprofit partners, ensuring farmers nationwide can access organic\u00a0expertise;\u00a0and\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Provide<\/strong>\u00a0$50 million in annual funding initially, with an increase to $100 million\u00a0in\u00a02030-2031.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The bill has\u00a0a large number of\u00a0organizational backers, including\u00a0farm and environmental groups\u00a0[see below].<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>To advocate for organic legislation<br \/>\r\n<\/strong>For those who would like to reach out to their elected officials, use the link below to\u00a0ask your U.S. Representative\u00a0to contact\u00a0Liz Jacobson (liz.jacobson@mail.house.gov\u00a0|202-225-2861)\u00a0in Representative\u00a0Panetta&#8217;s office, sponsor of the House bill, and your Senators to contact\u00a0Evelyn Vivar (evelyn_vivar@welch.senate.gov\u00a0|\u00a0202-224-4242)\u00a0in\u00a0Senator\u00a0Welch&#8217;s office, sponsor of the Senate bill, to sign\u00a0on as cosponsors of the\u00a0<em>Opportunities in Organic Act.<\/em>\u00a0For current sponsors, use the link\u00a0below to thank them for their\u00a0critical leadership.\u00a0<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em>List of organizations\u00a0backing the bill:\u00a0Beyond Pesticides,\u00a0National Organic Coalition, Organic Farming Research Foundation, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Organic Trade Association, Farm Action Fund, National Resources Defense Council, Environmental Working Group, Farm Aid, Union of Concerned Scientists, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, Dr. Bronner&#8217;s,\u00a0Organic Farmers Association, The Cornucopia Institute, Green America, Organic Seed Alliance, Oregon Tilth, Greensward New Natives LLC,\u00a0OneCert, Inc., Organically Grown Company, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, Virginia Association for Biological Farming, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, National\u00a0Co+op\u00a0Grocers, Northeast Organic Farming Association &#8211; 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As we see more weakening of pesticide regulation, it is increasingly important to support the organic alternative.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Although consumption of organic food continues to grow in the U.S., domestic production lags behind. The Opportunities in Organic Act provides a significant opportunity to reduce barriers to organic farming, strengthen organic supply chains, and ensure that farmers have the support they need to transition to and remain in organic production to meet the growing demand for organic food. Importantly, the bill would provide an opportunity for partners to continue the transition support and technical assistance models that are proving effective through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program, which ends in 2026.\u202f<\/p>\r\n<p>The Opportunities in Organic Act would:<\/p>\r\n<p>*Modernize and expand Organic Certification Cost Share, covering up to $1,500 per operation per scope, with flexibility to exceed that cap for socially disadvantaged producers or regions with higher certification costs;\u202f<\/p>\r\n<p>*Invest in organic transition and resilience, including funding for nonprofits to provide hands-on support, pass-through assistance to farmers, and help offset income losses during transition;\u202f<\/p>\r\n<p>*Strengthen organic supply chains, including processing, storage, distribution, and market access\u2014especially in unerserved regions;\u202f<\/p>\r\n<p>*Expand technical assistance and education, through USDA agencies, extension, universities, Tribes, and nonprofit partners, ensuring farmers nationwide can access organic expertise; and\u202f<\/p>\r\n<p>*Provide $50 million in annual funding initially with an increase to $100 million in 2030 2031.<\/p>\r\n<p>The bill is supported by agricultural and environmental organizations, including: Beyond Pesticides, National Organic Coalition, Organic Farming Research Foundation, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Organic Trade Association, Farm Action Fund, National Resources Defense Council, Environmental Working Group, Farm Aid, Union of Concerned Scientists, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, Dr. Bronner&#8217;s, Organic Farmers Association, The Cornucopia Institute, Green America, Organic Seed Alliance, Oregon Tilth, Greensward New Natives LLC, OneCert, Inc., Organically Grown Company, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, Virginia Association for Biological Farming, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, National Co+op Grocers, Northeast Organic Farming Association &#8211; Interstate Council, Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance, Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association, Northeast Organic Farming Association of VT, Northeast Organic Farming Association of NY, Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey, Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut, Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire, Quick Organics, and Friends of the Earth.<\/p>\r\n<p>Please support organic agriculture and become a cosponsor by contacting Evelyn Vivar (evelyn_vivar@welch.senate.gov | 202-224-4242) in Senator Welch\u2019s office.<\/p>\r\n<p>Thank you.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Letter to U.S. House of Representatives<br \/>\r\n<\/strong>A growing body of evidence demonstrates the environmental, health, climate, and economic benefits of organic agriculture. As we see more weakening of pesticide regulation, it is increasingly important to support the organic alternative.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Although consumption of organic food continues to grow in the U.S., domestic production lags behind. The Opportunities in Organic Act provides a significant opportunity to reduce barriers to organic farming, strengthen organic supply chains, and ensure that farmers have the support they need to transition to and remain in organic production to meet the growing demand for organic food. Importantly, the bill would provide an opportunity for partners to continue the transition support and technical assistance models that are proving effective through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program, which ends in 2026.\u202f<\/p>\r\n<p>The Opportunities in Organic Act would:<\/p>\r\n<p>*Modernize and expand Organic Certification Cost Share, covering up to $1,500 per operation per scope, with flexibility to exceed that cap for socially disadvantaged producers or regions with higher certification costs;\u202f<\/p>\r\n<p>*Invest in organic transition and resilience, including funding for nonprofits to provide hands-on support, pass-through assistance to farmers, and help offset income losses during transition;\u202f<\/p>\r\n<p>*Strengthen organic supply chains, including processing, storage, distribution, and market access\u2014especially in underserved regions;\u202f<\/p>\r\n<p>*Expand technical assistance and education, through USDA agencies, extension, universities, Tribes, and nonprofit partners, ensuring farmers nationwide can access organic expertise; and\u202f<\/p>\r\n<p>*Provide $50 million in annual funding initially with an increase to $100 million in 2030 2031.<\/p>\r\n<p>The bill is supported by agricultural and environmental organizations, including: Beyond Pesticides, National Organic Coalition, Organic Farming Research Foundation, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Organic Trade Association, Farm Action Fund, National Resources Defense Council, Environmental Working Group, Farm Aid, Union of Concerned Scientists, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, Dr. Bronner&#8217;s, Organic Farmers Association, The Cornucopia Institute, Green America, Organic Seed Alliance, Oregon Tilth, Greensward New Natives LLC, OneCert, Inc., Organically Grown Company, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, Virginia Association for Biological Farming, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, National Co+op Grocers, Northeast Organic Farming Association &#8211; Interstate Council, Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance, Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association, Northeast Organic Farming Association of VT, Northeast Organic Farming Association of NY, Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey, Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut, Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire, Quick Organics, and Friends of the Earth.<\/p>\r\n<p>Please support organic agriculture and become a cosponsor by contacting Liz Jacobson (mailto: liz.jacobson@mail.house.gov |202-225-2861) in Representative Panetta\u2019s office.<\/p>\r\n<p>Thank you.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Beyond Pesticides, January 26, 2026) As a mounting number of scientific studies link pesticides to adverse health and environmental effects not evaluated under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s (EPA) pesticide registration program, members of Congress are planning to introduce legislation that elevates the organic solution. To this end, Beyond Pesticides and allies are calling on U.S. Representatives and Senators to become a\u00a0cosponsor of the\u00a0Opportunities in Organic Act, which is expected to be reintroduced in early 2026 by U.S. Senator Peter Welch and U.S. Representative\u00a0Jimmy Panetta. In its Pesticide-Induced Diseases Database, Beyond Pesticides critiques studies associating pesticides with serious adverse effects ignored by the regulatory process, including multigenerational effects, chronic low-dose exposure and aging, impacts on fertility dysfunction, synergistic effects associated with mixtures, and endocrine disrupting effects, among others. At the same time, there is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the environmental, health,\u00a0climate, and\u00a0economic\u00a0benefits of organic agriculture.\u00a0 With the\u00a0weakening of pesticide regulation, the\u00a0organic alternative\u00a0has become especially important, according to health and environmental advocates. 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