organic
Organic growers tally wish lists for new farm bill
Organic growers say they’re more than a niche of the agriculture market, and the group appears to be getting Washington’s attention as they lobby for more input on the 2018 Farm Bill. Ironically, some of... more »
Tomato trials, organic N options shown at field day
Educators and researchers showed off trials of new seeds and cultivation techniques at the Michigan State University’s (MSU) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) near Benton Harbor. About 40 individuals attended the tours at... more »
New Jersey to help growers, handlers with organic certification fees
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture July 31 announced a program to partially reimburse produce growers and handlers for costs related to being certified organic. The program is a partnership with the federal government to reduce... more »
Growers to develop custom food safety manuals at upcoming workshop
A workshop next week will help growers create customized food safety manuals for their farms. The one-day, hands-on workshop will take place Tuesday, Aug. 8 at Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, Georgia. The... more »
Registration now open for inaugural Organic Grower Summit
General attendee registration is now open for the inaugural Organic Grower Summit (OGS), slated for Dec. 13-14 in Monterey, California. A joint production between California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and Organic Produce Network (OPN), OGS... more »
Organic sector stays on upward climb, posts new records
The American organic sector stayed on its upward trajectory in 2016, gaining new market share and shattering records, as consumers across the United States ate and used more organic products than ever before, according to... more »
Baloian Farms adds organic offerings to California program
Baloian Farms, a year-round supplier of peppers and mixed vegetables, is introducing organic green beans, green peppers and soft squash to its California season. As their Nogales season comes to a close, Baloian Farms is... more »
USDA gathering data on organic production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2016 Certified Organic Survey to gather new data on certified organic crops and livestock commodities in the United States. NASS is... more »
Hydroponic agriculture showcases diversity of California production
Hydroponic agriculture, the growing of plants without soil and adding nutrients in water, is a relatively new method of production in California, but it shows promise as a growth sector for farmers seeking to produce... more »
USDA seeks comments for proposed organic promotion program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a proposal for a new industry-funded research and promotion program. The proposed Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order would cover certified organic products and would... more »