This is from the National Organic Program proposed rule.  Apparently, all of
the text is not in the HTML links.  You have to get the PDF file containing
the entire rule.  The excerpt below is on page 136 of 508 pages, under the
"Livestock" section.  If you print that sucker out it is over two inches
thick and weighs five pounds.  It seems like the apiculture standard in the
first proposal has been dropped, along with the proposals to allow GMO's,
irradiation and sludge on organic commodities.

(4) Apiculture Standard. The first proposal allowed bees to be brought into
an organic operation at any stage of life and required that the predominant
portion of their forage be organically produced. Several commenters,
including producer and industry groups, pointed out that bees differ
significantly from other livestock types and that the first proposal lacked
sufficient details to guide honey producers. Many consumers stated that the
provisions proposed for bee forage, which required only that a predominant
portion of the bees' forage be organic, were too vague and lenient.
Recognizing that the provisions in the first proposal for certifying
beekeeping operations were inadequate, we removed them entirely from this
proposal. We will review the detailed production and handling standards for
beekeeping operations that several certifying agents have developed and
assess the feasibility of developing a practice standard. The NOSB (National
Organic Standards Board) has agreed to review and recommend an apiculture
practice standard for organic honey production and hive care, including the
origin of organic bees.

Regarding honey certification in California, CCOF does not certify honey.
However, they tell me that Farm Verified Organic, Inc. (FVO) in North Dakota
does certify honey.

Bob Roach