Fruits
How compost can improve apple orchard sustainability
As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what’s the key to growing a quality apple? Apple trees need access to important nutr... more »
OPS names speakers for session on CEA impact on organic fresh produce
An examination and discussion of the burgeoning growth of indoor-grown fresh produce, and its impact on organically grown fruits and vegetables will b... more »
Dave Puglia on why Western farm operations invest in organics, food safety
Growers of the West continue to invest heavily in both organic production and food safety. It’s not just individual growers. Membership group Weste... more »
Old Dominion Farms transitions from tobacco to organic produce
Tracing its farming heritage to the 17th century, Old Dominion Organic Farms is one of North America’s oldest farming operations. In its 12th genera... more »
$62B organic sales record set for 2020, OTA says
U.S. organic sales soared to new highs in 2020, jumping by a record 12.4% to $61.9 billion. It marked the first time that total sales of organic food ... more »
EWG urges conventional produce support for chlorpyrifos ruling
The Environmental Working Group May 10 urged the conventional produce industry to support a recent federal court ruling requiring the EPA to ban or se... more »
Why Del Monte is expanding to organic fresh-cut fruit production
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. this month announced it would expand its organic fresh-cut fruit operations in the United States and Canada. In ... more »
Conservation embraced at Vermont’s Boardman Hill Farm
Greg Cox is owner and operator of Boardman Hill Farm in West Rutland, Vermont. His diverse farm in west-central Vermont includes ten acres of organica... more »
