Playing it safe: Aligning organic production with the Food Safety Modernization Act

Growing organic fruit and vegetables that are typically eaten fresh requires farmers to follow sound practices that take crop health and food safety into account. The overall goal... more »

Louis Bromfield paved the way for organic agriculture

He spent much of his childhood on an Ohio farm, but Louis Bromfield grew up to be a Pulitzer-winning author who socialized with the likes of Ernest Hemmingway... more »

Cultivation calling: Academic finds a place in organic farming

Casey Holland was vaguely headed on a track to graduate school before stumbling into her true calling as an organic grower. “I was just kind of aimless,” said... more »

Pennsylvania’s Plowshare Produce practices intensive organic production

Micah and Bethany Schonberg rent the 2.75 acres that they have been farming for the last 12 years from Bethany’s parents Tom and Sharon Spicher who own 50-60... more »

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Rodale Institute names 2020 Organic Pioneers

Rodale Institute, the global leader in regenerative organic agriculture, will recognize three leaders of the organic movement during Organic Pioneer Month throughout September. Organic rice producer L... more »

Alabama organic farmer cultivates ambitions with ag startup

A startup, minority-owned organic farm in Macon County is expanding its crops and customer base, fueled by an ambitious vision to carry on the region’s rich history of agricultural innovation. Li... more »

Organic growers included in 40 under 40 awards

Several individuals with connections to organic production will be honored in the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Awards. The annual awards program recognizes 40 young professionals represent the bes... more »

USDA proposed rule aims to reduce fraud in organic program

USDA officials July 8 gave a first, informal peek at the Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule that’s been in the works for two years, and which they said could reduce fraud in the organic program ... more »

Blockchain technology evolving food traceability

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