Category: Organic
Berries, citrus power organic produce growth in $80 billion U.S. market
Fresh produce continues to power the organic boom. See which categories — from berries to eggs — are driving the next wave of growth.
Growing fruit — and farmers — in Michigan
Learn how Northern Michigan’s Lakeview Hill Farm empowers its workforce and adapts its production practices to today’s realities.
Agritourism to organic: 5 takeaways from the 2026 Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference
Attendees explored organic systems, value-added products, agritourism models and emerging technologies. Read on for takeaways from the show.
Organic certification draws grower interest as margins tighten, import pressure mounts
Organic demand is growing, but certification takes planning. Learn the steps and support programs available to growers considering organic.
$700 million USDA program aims to boost regenerative farming
USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced expanded funding for on-farm, regenerative practices. Find out how to apply.
Agritourism, organic and tech: 6 key themes from the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
The specialty crop world held its annual get together in Michigan. Find out what growers, researchers and industry pros saw at the show.
Organic Grower: Mechanical advances help target weeds in organic vegetable farm setting
MSU recently held an organic weed management field day. Read about insights participants gained from the event.
Fresh Views: Sustainability for the future of farming
Environmentally responsible growing practices are important. Read this Fresh Views writer’s take on sustainable farming.
USApple honors Steve Clement with industry’s highest honor
USApple recognizes a longtime member. Read why the organization honored Steve Clement with the industry’s highest honor.
Organic Grower: AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues
Read how AC Foods is reigniting the blueberry category with regenerative organic certified betterful Blues.
Good Humus Produce’s community mindset
Good Humus Produce grows organic produce in Northern California. Read more about Good Humus’ community mindset.
Cattail Organics grows community through organic fruit production
Cattail Organics thrives through organic fruit production, soil health innovation and sustainable farming in Wisconsin’s short growing season.
Organic fruits’ sugar rush
As Americans battle against a deluge of added sugars in packaged foods and many other facets of the modern diet, new varieties of fruits with eye-catching, sugar-fueled names continue to hit the market.
Partnership brings Titan Farms into organics
Titan Farms and Watsonia Farms have joined forces to bring organic peaches to market. Learn more about their partnership and future plans.
Organic acreage, sales increasing
The amount of certified organic land in the U.S. more than doubled from 2000 to 2021.
Growers seeing more demand for organic walnuts
California nut growers aren’t seeing premiums for their organic tree harvests.
Wish Farms builds a legacy through organic fruit production and innovation
Berries are Wish Farms’ calling card. Read more about how four generations of family members help the grower grow and ship berries globally.
New markets may be required for organic growers
When Jeff and Annie Main of Good Humus Farm began farming in Yolo County nearly half a century ago, one of the first challenges they encountered was finding a market for their organic produce.
Registration opening for Organic Produce Summit
Registration opens Feb. 4 for this year’s Organic Produce Summit (OPS).
Mississippi blueberries growing in popularity, challenges
In Mississippi, blueberries are growing in popularity, but are not without production challenges.