National Organic Program
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 2642-South, Stop 0268
Washington, D.C. 20250-0268
- Contact NOP: NOP.Guidance@usda.gov
- Media Inquiries: PA@usda.gov | 202-720-8998
- Organic Integrity Database (OID): INTEGRITY@usda.gov | OID Frequently Asked Questions
- Organic Integrity Learning Center (OILC): NOP.Guidance@usda.gov | OILC Frequently Asked Questions
- Report suspected USDA organic regulation violations: How to file a complaint on organic regulations | NOPCompliance@usda.gov
- USDA Resources for Organic
- Organic Certification Cost Share Program (Farm Service Agency): kay.niner@usda.gov
- Infographic: USDA Support for Farms and Businesses (pdf)
- View the NOP Organizational Chart and Stakeholder Map (pdf)
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- Christopher Purdy, Acting Deputy Administrator — Christopher.Purdy@usda.gov
- Andrew Malone, Associate Deputy Administrator — Andrew.Malone@usda.gov
- Lesley Ett, Chief of Staff — Lesley.Ett@usda.gov
- Callie Herron, Communications Specialist — Callie.Herron@usda.gov
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Christopher Purdy, Acting Deputy Administrator
Christopher Purdy was named Acting Deputy Administrator of the Agricultural Marking Service (AMS) National Organic Program on Feb 3, 2025.
Mr. Purdy has worked for USDA AMS for the last 18 years, most recently as the Deputy Administrator for the USDA’s Specialty Crops Program during which he oversaw a nationwide team of 650 staff delivering vital services to the U.S. produce industry. Prior to working for USDA, Mr. Purdy worked as a legislative assistant handling agriculture and trade issues and held various leadership roles in the private sector. He earned a B.A. in government from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. -
- Robert Yang, Director — RobertH.Yang@usda.gov
- Melissa Lahullier, Assistant Director — Melissa.Lahullier@usda.gov
- Sherry Aultman, Assistant Director — Sherry.Aultman@usda.gov
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- Lori Tortora, Director — Lori.Tortora@usda.gov
- Shannon Nally Yanessa, Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives — Shannon.NallyYanessa@usda.gov
- Vacant, Deputy Director of Operations
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- Erin Healy, Director — Erin.Healy@usda.gov
- Jared Clark, Assistant Director — Jared.Clark@usda.gov
- Materials and National List Questions: NOP.Guidance@usda.gov
- National Organic Standards Board Questions: Michelle.Arsenault@usda.gov
- National List Petition Submissions: NOSB@usda.gov
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- Jonathan Veley, Director — Jonathan.Veley@usda.gov
- Bridget McElroy, Assistant Director — Bridget.McElroy@usda.gov
- Kristin Tensuan, Assistant Director — Kristin.Tensuan@usda.gov