Organic
NSAC applauds USDA insurance expansion for organic agriculture transition
Interest in organic products has boomed over the last several years, between 2004 and 2016 sales of organic food more than tripled (from $11.1 billion to $39 billion), but farmers are finding it difficult to... more »
USDA expands insurance options for farmers transitioning to certified organic
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the expansion of a crop insurance option to allow producers to purchase insurance coverage that better reflects their product's actual value. Producers transitioning to certified organic production can now use the... more »
USDA scientists using organic approach to improve carrots
Organic carrots are coming into their own. About 14 percent of U.S.-produced carrots are now... more »
USDA: $3.8 million available for transition to organic farming
USDA announced the availability of $3.8 million to support research, education, and extension projects that will assist current organic producers and those transitioning into organic farming. The funding is available through the Organic Transitions Program,... more »
Cover crop management helps new growers gain an edge
Jeremy Moghtader is doing his part to help new vegetable growers succeed by working to make farming a more prosperous, secure and sustainable career choice. The efforts of Moghtader, Michigan State University Student Organic Farm... more »
Funding available for organic agriculture research, Extension programs
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Dec. 10 the availability of $17.6 million in funding to support research and outreach activities that will help growers, producers, and processors find innovative ways to improve organic agriculture. The grants... more »
Organic plant breeding effort to produce novel varieties, train new breeders
A new effort to provide California growers with seeds for tomato, bean, pepper and other crop varieties that are specially bred for organic farming has been launched at UC Davis. The organic plant-breeding project was... more »
What to look for in the FSMA Produce Rule
On Nov. 2, 2015 FDA announced that the food safety rule governing the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce – as well as rules governing foreign suppliers and third party accreditation – was submitted to the... more »
Birds’ benefits, impact on organic farms researched
Washington State University will help organic growers protect human health by assessing the risks and benefits of wild birds on organic farms. Researchers received nearly $2 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Organic Research... more »
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