organic
Sales up 3% in third quarter 2021 for organic fresh produce
Total organic fresh produce sales for the third quarter of 2021 saw a continuation of year-over-year growth, increasing by three percent from the same period last year and nearing $2.3 billion for the quarter, according... more »
Organic trade shows bring back in-person contact
Hands will soon grip in meeting, bags will soon be filled with swag and brains will bulge with visions of farming’s future. Trade show time will soon be is here again, and participants are raring... more »
Organic Grower Summit topic: ‘Ag Inputs for Today’s Organic Grower’
An examination of how organic growers can best utilize approved bio inputs in the most efficient and effective manner for their crops and bottom line will be the subject of a just announced educational session... more »
Organic is the future at Old Dominion Organic Farms
Tracing its farming heritage to the 17th century, Old Dominion Organic Farms is one of North America’s oldest farming operations. In its 12th generation of operation, the southeast Virginia farm has successfully transitioned from growing... more »
Former Virginia tobacco growers get facility for organic vegetables
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Sept. 23 Southern Virginia Vegetable Packing, LLC has partnered with Brunswick County Industrial Development Authority to construct a new, 45,000 square-foot, $4.2 million produce processing and packing facility. Old Dominion... more »
Workshop on soil health practices and strategies set for organic summit
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 »
Organic farming and ranching boosted with $30M from NIFA
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 »
Small-scale organic farming school offered in Washington state
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 »
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