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Humic Acids (2024 Sunset Crops)

Sunset Survey

This survey is administered by the Organic Trade Association to assess the necessity/essentiality of substances used in organic production that are undergoing NOSB Sunset Review. The information collected will be passed along to NOSB anonymously via the Organic Trade Association’s comments. Please do not include any confidential businesses information. For more information please visit OTA.com/NOSB.

This survey is for the substance HUMIC ACIDS
§205.601(j)
Allowed as a plant and soil amendment. Naturally occurring deposits, water and alkali extracts only.

1.Is your operation certified organic?
2.Is Humic Acid included in your organic system plan?
3.Which types of organic products do you produce/raise using Humic Acid?
4.What function does Humic Acid provide and why is it necessary?
5.With what frequency does your operation use Humic Acid (e.g., seldom, as needed when a certain condition arises, routinely, etc.)
6.Have you tried using any other substances as an alternative to Humic Acid? (e.g., other substances that are on the National List and/or other natural substances)
7.Are there any other management practices that would eliminate the need for Humic Acid? (e.g., mechanical or physical practices)
8.How would your organic production be impacted if Humic Acid was no longer allowed? (describe the agronomic, environmental or human health effects, product quality, economic effects)
9.On a scale from 1 to 5 stars, rate the overall necessity of Humic Acid for your organic operation:
1-Unnecessary (don’t need it at all)
2
3-Neutral (nice to have but could live without it)
4
5-Critical (would leave organic without it)
10.You are strongly encouraged to submit your own comments to NOSB. See ota.com/nosb for instructions.

If you would like assistance or guidance in submitting comments to NOSB, please contact Johanna Mirenda at jmirenda@ota.com or provide your contact information below and OTA will contact you directly.