National Organic Program
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 2642-South, Stop 0268
Washington, D.C. 20250-0268
- 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: NOP Online Complaint Portal | 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
Contact NOP: NOP.Guidance@usda.gov
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- Jennifer Tucker, Deputy Administrator — Jennifer.Tucker@usda.gov
- Andrew Malone, Associate Deputy Administrator — Andrew.Malone@usda.gov
- Lesley Ett, Chief of Staff — Lesley.Ett@usda.gov
- Vacant - Communications Specialist
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Jennifer Tucker, Deputy Administrator
Jennifer Tucker, Ph.D., was named Deputy Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program on June 21, 2018.
Dr. Tucker served as Associate Deputy Administrator of the National Organic Program from 2011-2018. Before joining USDA, she served as a group facilitator and organization development consultant, working primarily with scientific and technical government and non-profit organizations. She earned a B.A. in Environmental Science from Wesleyan University, an M.S. in Management from Purdue University, and a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Virginia Tech.
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- Robert Yang, Director — RobertH.Yang@usda.gov
- Melissa Lahullier, Assistant Director — Melissa.Lahullier@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
- 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