Category: organic

INDUSTRY NEWS | Apr 02, 2026

OPN: Organic gains major market share as retailers expand assortments

Organic produce sales grew significantly faster than conventional. Download the full report to see where opportunities lie.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 20, 2026

Vidalia Onion pack season kicks off Apr. 13 in Georgia

Vidalia onions are hand-harvested and packed after the official pack date. Get more details on the annual announcement.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 13, 2026

Fresh produce powers growth in $80 billion U.S. organic segment

Fresh produce continues to power the organic boom. See which categories — from berries to eggs — are driving the next wave of growth.

Vegetable Growers News | March 2026

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.

Vegetable Growers News | March 2026

Bank on the basics

At Georgia’s G&R Farms, variety choice and agronomic fundamentals drive Vidalia onion production. Hear from G&R’s longtime head grower.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Feb 26, 2026

Living mulch 101: How vegetable growers can boost soil and suppress weeds

Discover practical tips to build healthier soils, support beneficial insects and grow more resilient crops via living mulch.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 19, 2026

Agritourism to value-added: 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.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 16, 2026

Organic certification gains traction amid tighter margins and rising import competition

Organic demand is growing, but certification takes planning. Learn the steps and support programs available to growers considering organic.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 17, 2025

Labor, smart farming tech, and agrivoltaics: 6 takeaways from Great Lakes EXPO 2025

We spent a week in Grand Rapids at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO. Find out what we learned during our time at the show.

Vegetable Growers News | December 2025

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.

Vegetable Growers News | October 2025

Owyhee’s Idaho-Oregon onion, asparagus legacy

Owyhee Produce is a longtime Idaho grower. Read about the third generation grower’s legacy of growing onions and other vegetables.

Vegetable Growers News | October 2025

Mesotunnels and muskmelons: Optimizing row covers for sustainable agriculture

Mesotunnels and muskmelons can help sustainability. Read about research into row covers for integrated pest management.

Vegetable Growers News | September 2025

Organic Grower: AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues

Organic betterful Blues are being grown. Read how AC Foods is reigniting the blueberry category with regenerative organic certified betterful Blues.

Vegetable Growers News | July 2025

Full Belly Farm balances the practical with the ecological

Full Belly Farms mixes the practical with the environment. Read how the northern California organic farm successfully grows vegetables.

Vegetable Growers News | May 2025

Farm market challenges: Labor, input costs drive farm market pricing

Inflation, inputs and labor press farm markets. Learn about the challenges facing farm market operators in this year’s Farm Market Survey.

Vegetable Growers News | May 2025

Good Humus Produce’s community mindset  

Good Humus Produce grows organic produce in Northern California. Read more about Good Humus’ community mindset.

Vegetable Growers News | April 2025

Wish Farms making a difference with berries 

Berries are Wish Farms’ calling card. Read more about how four generations of family members help the grower grow and ship berries globally.

Vegetable Growers News | March 2025

From seed to store

It’s local for a Florida grower. Read more about Oakes Farms’ Seed to Store philosophy.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 19, 2025

California Berry Cultivars expands variety portfolio

New strawberry varieties from California Berry Cultivars offer growers robust commercial yields. Learn more about the breakthrough additions.

Vegetable Growers News | March 2025

Cattail Organics grows success through organic farming practices

Cattail Organics thrives in Washington, showcasing organic vegetable farming through soil health, high tunnels and sustainable practices.