Bayer’s vegetable seed leader sees ‘shift toward organic preference’

Organic seeds are not as niche a market as some might suspect. The acres qualified for certified-organic agriculture are a thin fraction of the total acreage that’s cultivated.... more »

$20M on tap for organic growers’ post-pandemic assistance

Money is on the table for U.S. organic growers – $20 million, exactly. The USDA in early November opened the application process for funds for growers who are... more »

Cheers to growers of organic vines, wines: Editor’s letter

It gets complicated, but worldwide, more grapevines are grown organically every year. Although organic vineyards remain a small slice (6%) of overall winegrape, table grape and raisin production,... more »

Historic Vermont farm now grows organic produce for charity

Charlie and Jean Siegchrist are owners and operators of the historic Barber Farm in Jericho, Vermont. The farm became the third settled property in the town when it... more »