Category: organic
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
Organic Grower Summit booth registration opens
Booth registration is open for the sixth annual Organic Grower Summit.
Resource on Strengthening Organic Enforcement available
Consumer confidence in the USDA organic seal has fueled industry growth and market expansion, according to the agency’s National Organic Program (NOP), which is tasked with ensuring rules protect the organic market as it grows.
Misionero celebrates 50th anniversary
Leafy greens grower Misionero, which markets organic and conventionally grown produce, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Braga Fresh introduces organic salad blends, kits
Braga Fresh is launching two vegan salad kits and three salad blends under its Josie’s Organics brand at the Organic Produce Summit.
IFPA adds government relations staffer
IFPA International Fresh Produce Association Sarah Neagu-Reed government relations division
OTA names new president, board members
The Organic Trade Association’s incoming president for 2023-24 is Tracy Favre, vice president of sustainability for live operations at egg company Handsome Brook Farms LLC.
Lipman to feature organic vegetables at Organic Produce Summit
Lipman Family Farms organic fresh-cut vegetables Organic Produce Summit