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Organic Grower Summit to tackle AI, sustainable innovations
The 2024 Organic Grower Summit (OGS) will feature cutting-edge exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics and sustainable agriculture. The 2024 show is scheduled for Dec. 4-5 in Monterey, California. This year’s event... more »
Katrina Becker unlocks farm potential by sharing weed control, cover crop insights at Great Lakes EXPO
At the 2024 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO, attendees can gain insights from Katrina Becker, owner, operator and farmer of Cattail Organics in Athens, Wisconsin. Cattail Organics is located in the coldest... more »
Dole works to attract younger generations to organic produce
Anticipating a wave of organic demand from Gen Y, Gen Z and Baby Boomers, Dole Food Co., one of the first global fruit and vegetable providers to predict the first organic food craze in 2000,... more »
ProGro achieves OMRI Certification soil inoculant
OMRI, the Organic Materials Review Institute, is a non-profit institution that evaluates and certifies a product's supply chain as a fully organic production chain. ProGro BIO was notified by OMRI on Sept. 13 that its... more »
USDA provides organic market development grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service is providing organic market development grants. AMS has awarded an additional $9.7 million for 13 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) program. The... more »
Congress pressed to fund USDA organic Farm Bill programs
Congress is being reminded by the organic industry to fund USDA Farm Bill programs. With the clock running down on the Farm Bill (set to expire on Oct. 1) and funding for key organic programs... more »
North Carolina organic certification cost-share assistance offered
North Carolina is offering organic certification cost-share assistance for growers. 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,... more »
Editor’s Letter: Food safety, harvest and a new focus are all in the forefront
Welcome to Vegetable Growers News' (VGN) food safety issue. With harvest over or ending for many growers, VGN examines steps growers are taking to ensure the safety of the crops they plant, grow and harvest.... more »