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Crop insurance additions include organic transition coverage
The USDA is beefing up crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers, including rolling out new and expanded options based on feedba... more »
Organic Grower Summit adds research, pest sessions
An education session on pests in organic agricultural systems and an interactive workshop offering insights into research have been added to the Organ... more »
Organic Trade Association asks for Farm Bill action
The Organic Trade Association noted its disappointment that Congress did not reauthorize the Farm Bill by its expiration at the end of September. A... more »
CMI updates KIKU apple packaging
CMI Orchards plans to unveil a refreshed look for super sweet KIKU brand apples at the International Fresh Produce Association's Global Produce & ... more »
MOSES conference returns as Marbleseed
The annual organic farming conference formerly known as MOSES will be back with a new name and theme. Now known as Marbleseed, the conference theme... more »
Florida ag department seeks Farm Bill comments
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is leading two listening sessions to allow Florida growers and ranchers to give recommendations for... more »
The Organic Center to research food safety, climate, pest issues
The USDA’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) research program is awarding The Organic Center almost $900,000 for four new... more »
Webinar focuses on farm finances
Liz Brownlee of Partners in Food And Farming will lead a virtual lunch and learn on farm finances. “Farm Finances — Determining what ‘Success... more »
