Organic
Purdue Extension specialist brings new perspectives to Indiana organic farming
U.S. organic food and non-food product sales reached a record high of $61.9 billion in 2020. How do Indiana farmers meet the needs of consumers and can organic practices be useful for farmers looking to reduce their... more »
Organic summit features workshop on soil health practices and strategies
An in-depth workshop on soil health practices and strategies employed in organic production systems that can build resilience to climate shock has been announced as part of the 2021 Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers... more »
NIFA invests $30M to help boost organic farming and ranching
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced Sept. 15 an investment of over $30 million for 33 grants that support farmers and ranchers who grow and market high-quality organic food, fiber and other... more »
Organic farm school offers an attractive career path, operators say
Does a lifetime of digging in the dirt (building soil!) sound like an enticing career goal? If so, we just may have the solution to your post-pandemic career blues. Next month the critically acclaimed Organic... more »
Federal crop insurance protects 76 specialty crops
Whether you grow almonds or apples, peppers or prunes, crop insurance options are available to you. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) administers Federal crop insurance that protects 76 specialty crops, and we’re continuing to improve and... more »
Peterson Farms of Michigan acquires Florida’s Lakewood Organics
Shelby, Michigan, produce processor Peterson Farms says it will retain decision-making authority following investment by an Abu Dahbi-based fund, and Peterson’s acquisition of a Miami juice company, Lakewood Organics. Mubadala Capital referenced Peterson Farms in... more »
Organic food, including speciality crops, moving into mainstream
Organic food once was viewed as a niche category for health nuts and hippies, but today it’s a routine choice for millions of Americans. For years following passage of the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990,... more »
Organic group meets with congressional staffers at Agricultural Research Service
Organic Farming Research Foundation hosted Rep. Jimmy Panetta’s, D-CA, congressional staffers at the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Salinas, California, last week. The site visit focused on the importance of increased investment in organic research... more »
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