Category: organic
Participate in VGN’s Seed Showcase
Seed companies have an opportunity to participate in Vegetable Growers News’ annual Seed Variety Showcase.
Organic Trade Association to focus on trends, issues at Expo East
Organic Trade Association OTA Natural Products Expo East organic trends issues
Ed session at Organic Grower Summit to tackle new rule
Organic Grower Summit National Organic Program Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule Western Growers Organic Produce Network
USDA appoints ag advisory committee members
The USDA and U.S. Trade Representative’s Office have appointed 130 representatives to serve four-year terms on seven agricultural trade advisory committees, including the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables.
Registration opens for MSU organic farmer training program
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Michigan State University Department of Horticulture soil health water pests disease
Organic growers seek climate change solutions via Farm Bill
As Congress hammers out the 2023 Farm Bill, growing interest in the impacts of agriculture on climate could give organic farmers more political sway as they advocate for funding and programs that help them.
Growers’ organic transition webinar scheduled
organic transition USDA Plains Transition to Organic Partnership Program
California county farm bureau names Farmer of the Year
The San Diego County Farm Bureau has named Mary Matava of Oceanside, California, as its 2022 Farmer of the Year.
High tunnel boost: Improve production
High tunnels are popular season extension tools for vegetable crops across the U.S. While most northern high tunnels use inflated double-layer plastic cover, application in the Southeast is questionable due to the mild spring climate.
Georgia Organics’ head leaving position
Georgia Organics organic local food Certified Naturally Grown
CDFA seeks members for shipping point program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking candidates for vacancies on the Shipping Point Inspection Advisory Committee.
Cal Pol Strawberry Center Field Day sets attendance record
Nearly 500 strawberry growers, shippers, processors, researchers and agricultural stakeholders gathered for the seventh annual Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day.
Wholesum reports on social, environmental responsibility efforts
Wholesum organic Conscientious Company Report sustainability Fair Trade
2023 Organic Grower Summit registration starts
Organic Grower Summit 2023 Organic Produce Network Western Growers technology
California melon growers applaud crop despite delay
California melons watermelon cantaloupe honeydew water water rules
G&R Farms’ Pam Dasher, Vidalia onion pioneer, dies
Pam Dasher G&R Farms Vidalia onions sweet onions pecans
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance supports legislation
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers, have endorsed legislation that addresses several key priorities in the 2023 Farm Bill.
Beating the heat: kelp-based fertilizer helps stem yield losses
The record-breaking heat this summer has focused attention on measures to stay cool and safe, especially for those who work outside in agriculture and other industries.
First direct-to-retail supply chain program started by ProducePay
ProducePay direct-to-retail supply chain program table grapes Four Star Fruit