OMRI - The Organic Materials Review Institute

08/27/2026

OMRI has officially arrived at Farwest 2026 👋. Come say hello! We hope to see you here.

08/25/2026

We are pleased to announce that we have organized a new educational webinar conducted entirely in Spanish! You will learn about OMRI's role in the organic sector, key application requirements, and what to expect during each phase of the review process. We will also address common misconceptions, discuss fees, and answer your most pressing questions during a live Q&A session.

🗓️Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
⏰Time: 9:30 AM (Pacific) / 10:30 AM (CDMX) / 12:30 PM (Eastern)

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/E0Thbf99Ty-iAoWBalypWA

08/20/2026

IOIA/OMRI webinar trainings have been scheduled for 2026!

These courses offer organic professionals the necessary input material review knowledge needed to support organic certification. These webinars will be rigorous, with preliminary assignments and post-webinar exams. Enrollment for each course is limited to 20 people, so please register early!

Register for the upcoming "100 Level IOIA/OMRI NOP Crop Input Materials" webinar:

🗓️ September 18, 2026
⏰ 9 AM (Pacific)

Click here to register:
ioia.net/webinars/webinars-detail/?trainingid=79846

For more information and updates on upcoming webinars, visit IOIA's website (ioia.net). We hope to see you there!

08/18/2026

This September 14th-16th, OMRI will be in Washington, DC for OTA's Organic Week 2026! OMRI's Executive Director, Orsi Dézsi, and Deputy Director, Amy Bradsher, are attending to connect with leaders in the organic community 🌿.

For more event info and to register, visit:
ota.com/organic-week

Organic Week 2026 comes at a pivotal moment for the organic sector.

08/13/2026

✅ Reminder: Don't forget to register for Farwest 2026! This event is coming up on August 26th–28th.

Farwest is an inroad to the nursery and retail garden center industry. They offer the latest trends, insights, new plants and state-of the-art products.

OMRI staff will be in attendance on August 27th. We hope to see you there!

Register for this event and learn more here:
farwestshow.com

08/11/2026

"C" is for Chitin 🦀.

Chitin, found in crab shells, crustacean and insect exoskeletons, and the cell walls of fungi, is allowed as a crop fertilizer and soil amendment. It is also allowed with restrictions as a crop pest, w**d and disease control.

08/06/2026

Thanks to your feedback, we've made improvements to our website and we want to keep making it better! We've created a NEW survey where you can share your thoughts on our recent updates. To get started, head to OMRI.org. In about 15 seconds, a bee pop-up will appear at the bottom of your screen 🐝. Click it to begin. Tell us what you think!

08/04/2026

"B" is for Beeswax 🐝.

07/31/2026

Have you signed up for our FREE OMRI eNews? 🗞️

You can receive the latest news and updates on inputs under the USDA-NOP, the Canada Organic Regime (COR), and organic sector news in Spanish, directly to your inbox!

Click below to sign up for our free eNews:

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07/28/2026

🗓️ Save the date on August 26th–28th! OMRI is attending Farwest 2026.

With nearly 350 exhibitors and over 4,000 attendees, Farwest is an inroad to the nursery and retail garden center industry. Whether you're a grower, retailer, wholesale buyer, supplier or landscape professional, Farwest offers the latest trends, insights, new plants and state-of the-art products.

OMRI staff will be in attendance on August 27th. Hope to see you there!

Learn more about this event and register to join here:
farwestshow.com