Organic Grower Magazine – TOP STORIES
Fresh perspective, deep roots
Incoming MSHS president Kyle Rasch aims to grow opportunities for the next generation For Kyle Rasch, the path to leading the Michigan State Horticultural Society began thousands of miles from his family’s apple orchard in Greenville, Michigan. After growing up working on the family’s farm, Rasch spent much of his 20s traveling the world, learning …
Beyond the buzzword: A practical approach to regenerative orchards
Running a farm leaves little time to consider the latest agricultural trends. Yet “regenerative” has joined “organic” and “sustainable” among the terms used to describe farming practices. I initially dismissed regenerative agriculture as little more than creative marketing. As I learned more, however, I began to recognize its potential practical benefits for our farm. At …
Texas adds 146 certified organic operations from 2023 to 2026
Texas added 146 certified organic operations between July 2023 and September 2026 as expanded processing infrastructure, research investments and producer education supported growth in the state’s organic agriculture industry. Approximately 93% of the newly certified operations entered organic production on land already eligible or nearly eligible for certification, according to Texas Transition to Organic Partnership …
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.
