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Prey’s Fruit Barn & Orchards carrying on family tradition

Organics are important for Prey’s Fruit Barn & Orchards. For nearly half a century, the Wenatchee Valley orchards have grown pears in elevations as high as 1,500 feet... more »

Organic growers weigh in on agricultural robots

A pair of Michigan State University (MSU) associates interviewed growers primarily from Michigan (along with one from Ohio and another from Maryland) to determine what their perceptions and... more »

Tools of the trade

Hans Bishop diligently sets the stage when approaching weed control on his farm. He always develops a crop plan, refers to the farm’s previous performance records, strategizes what,... more »

Yara’s incubator farms focus on soil health

Soil health is a key part of Yara North America’s new incubator farm in Auburn, Alabama. At the 80-acre farm at Auburn University’s E.V. Smith Research Station, practical... more »

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New publication provides organic transition information

Rescued Organic program aims to reduce food waste, support farmers

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Organic fresh produce sales grow 3% in 2022, OPN report finds

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Organic Grower magazine survey results show labor, soil health top of mind

We compiled results from our recent organic grower survey. The results are listed below in the infographic. ... more »

Cold Frame farming

Founded in 2012, Cold Frame Farm is a 27-acre USDA-certified organic farm. Lisa and her team are committed to regenerative farming practices and sustainability. A myriad of organic greens, roots/st... more »

Food with a story

Concerns about climate change brought Anne and Brian Bates north to Petoskey, Michigan, located on Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay. “We wanted an abundance of water and a cooler climate,” Br... more »

Cover crops and chess

I have been thinking about cover crops lately and when I do, I find myself remembering my high school chess coach. Mr. Lange was a fun person – he would get excited and animated to make his points. ... more »

The Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule: What it means

The USDA National Organic Program’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Proposed Rule came out in 2020. Since closing the comment period last October, the rule is expected to be finalized and p... more »

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