Category: Organic
Clemson program works to ease organic transition for Palmetto State growers
Juan McAllister, a personal chef from Georgia, owns his grandfather’s farm in Effingham, South Carolina. He wants to grow healthy, organic food.
AI, sustainable innovations to be focus at Organic Grower Summit
This year’s edition of the Organic Grower Summit (OGS) is set to feature cutting-edge exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics and sustainable agriculture.
Fish fertilizer gains OMRI status
Fish poop organic fertilizer and soil conditioner has gained OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) certification and is now a registered organic material.
Gallo adopts laser bird deterrent tech for vineyards
To improve sustainability, E & J Gallo Winery is implementing a laser bird deterrent technology in its vineyards.
North Carolina offers organic certification cost-share assistance
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is offering financial assistance to organic growers for certification costs incurred between Oct. 1, 2023, and Sept. 30, 2024.
Dole prepares for new organic fruit demand from Gen Y & Z
Dole Food Co. is working to attract younger generations to the organic produce segment.
Organic industry presses Congress to fund USDA Farm Bill programs
With the clock running down on the Farm Bill, which is set to expire on Oct. 1, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is urging Congress to find the funding to safeguard critical organic programs that support American farmers.
Washington 2024 organic apple crop gains momentum
Organic apples are “catching fire with consumers.”
Bion nitrogen fertilizer now OMRI listed for organic use
Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc.’s commercial 10-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer is now OMRI listed for organic use.
New name for Pop Vriend Seeds-KWS
Pop Vriend Seeds plans to officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V.
Organic industry celebrates Organic Month
The organic industry is marking September as Organic Month.
Strengthening Organic Systems helps growers, industry follow new organic rules
Fruit growers are adapting to the Strengthening Organic Enforcement program rules, which regulate how organic items are produced, handled, sold.
Growers optimistic on California organic grape season
Optimism is ruling in this year’s California organic grape season.
Organic market development grants released by USDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has awarded $9.7 million for 13 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) program.
The Nunes Co.’s Tom Nunes dies
Tom Nunes of The Nunes Company, which markets its vegetables and leafy greens under the Foxy brand, has died. He was 95.
Red Tomato rebrands apples, expands EcoCertified distribution
In time for the 2024 apple season, Red Tomato has rebranded and expanded distribution of its EcoCertified line of products.
Larger SweeTango apple season reported
A bigger SweeTango apple season is being predicted.
USDA program assists new organic growers
As the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) nears the 1.5-year mark of its five-year mission, participation in the $100 million initiative’s mentorship program continues to grow.
Naturipe Farms’ Earth-first philosophy
Naturipe Farms is a berry pioneer. Read how the grower and marketer has been a force in berry production since 1917.
Endowment to aid California organic growers
California organic growers to benefit from a California Certified Organic Farmers Foundation (CCOF) endowment designed to help organic growers continue growing organically produced crops.