Organic Grower Magazine – TOP STORIES
IFPA highlights regenerative agriculture and sustainability priorities
Labor shortages, rising production costs, food safety concerns and evolving regulations are among the challenges shaping the future of the fresh produce industry, according to the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). During the association’s State of the Industry keynote Oct. 14 at the 2026 Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, IFPA CEO Cathy Burns …
Las Vegas microgreens producer receives $50,000 USDA grant for expansion planning
Las Vegas-based indoor microgreens producer 702Greens received a $50,000 USDA grant to evaluate expansion of its residential subscription program. The funding was announced Oct. 14 as part of $349,138 awarded to four Nevada agricultural producers through USDA’s Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. 702Greens specializes in organically grown microgreens produced at its indoor farm in Las …
CCOF Foundation expands support for farmers transitioning to organic
The CCOF Foundation is continuing its efforts to help farmers transition to certified organic production, supported by an anonymous donor who has contributed more than $50,000 annually since 2022. The donor renewed support in 2026, helping sustain the Foundation’s Organic Transition programs, which provide financial assistance, technical guidance and mentorship to farmers navigating the three-year …
Great Lakes Tek Flex showcases AgTech at SWMREC
Great Lakes Tek Flex brought growers, researchers and agricultural technology companies together Sept. 10-11 at Michigan State University’s Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) in Benton Harbor. The event combined educational presentations and networking opportunities with exhibits and hands-on demonstrations of technologies for specialty crop production.
