Our name and our independence.
Aloha Organic is an independent organization. We are not a federal or state agency, are not affiliated with USDA, and do not represent our organization as USDA certified.
We use the word “organic” in our name to express our commitment to Indigenous natural farming, living soils, regenerative agriculture, and community learning. Our name is not a representation that our organization or products hold USDA organic certification. We do not claim approval, endorsement, or authorization by USDA or any other agency of the United States federal government.
Plant and soil inputs.
Our plant and soil products are offered as agricultural inputs, not as food or livestock feed. 7 CFR § 205.2 separately defines agricultural inputs and agricultural products. An input's acceptability for use in a certified operation is a separate question from certification of the operation or its harvested products.
We make no blanket claim that our inputs are approved for certified organic production. Certified growers should ask their certifying agent to review each product, its full formulation, and its intended use before application, consistent with USDA NOP 5034, Materials for Organic Crop Production.
Indigenous cultural identity and self-determination.
Our work respects Native Hawaiian cultural continuity, Indigenous agricultural traditions, traditional land stewardship, and self-determination. These values are part of our cultural and educational commitments.
Public Law 103-150, the 1993 Apology Resolution, acknowledges the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893, the suppression of Native Hawaiian sovereignty, and the deprivation of Native Hawaiian self-determination. Congressional findings in the Native Hawaiian Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 7512, recognize Native Hawaiians as a distinct Indigenous people and describe their historical sovereignty, cultural and land-based continuity, and continuing self-determination.
These references provide historical and cultural context. They do not constitute certification or endorsement of Aloha Organic, or a general exemption from applicable federal or state requirements.
Our name and USDA labeling rules.
USDA NOP 4012 explains that the word “organic” in a company or brand name does not inherently establish an organic production or handling claim. The full context of a label or marketing statement still matters. We do not present our name as proof of USDA certification or permission to make otherwise misleading claims.
Certification requirements for operations producing or handling agricultural products represented as organic are addressed in 7 CFR § 205.100, subject to applicable exemptions. This notice does not replace product-specific review or other applicable requirements.
Questions about this notice?
For questions about our name, affiliations, or product descriptions, contact aloha@alohaorganic.org. The links above lead to primary federal sources.
Updated November 7, 2026.