Category: Sustainability
UC Davis research project to map California’s transition to organic farming
UC Davis researchers are examining barriers to organic farming in California. Learn how the project could shape ag policy.
OFRF annual report highlights organic farming growth, research gains and policy progress
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) boosted farmer-led research and advocacy in 2024. Explore key wins from the annual report now.
Wish Farms making a difference with berries
Florida’s Wish Farms has been growing and shipping berries for four generations. Learn how the farm diversified to include organic offerings.
Organic Farming Research Foundation launches research hub
Organic Farming Research Foundation has debuted a research platform to support organic farmers. Learn more about the Organic Research Hub now.
The Good Farmer Award U.S. to honor regenerative organic practices
Applications for the Good Farmer Award U.S. are now open to beginning regenerative farmers. Get all the details about the new award.
Efficient chemical apple blossoms thinning research at Penn State
Apple production contributes billions to the U.S. economy; however, the apple industry faces challenges related to a labor shortage and application of excess fertilizer and chemicals, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Organic Produce Summit registration to begin
Registration opens Feb. 4 for this year’s Organic Produce Summit (OPS).
Organic targets may require new markets
New markets may be required for organic growers in California, according to a report from the California Farm Bureau Federation.
James Beard winner teaming up with CEA company to highlight produce
James Beard Award-winning chef JJ Johnson will collaborate with controlled environment agriculture producer Edible Garden as culinary advisor to further develop the company’s product line.
MSU Extension introduces strategic direction plan
After a year of listening and learning, Michigan State University Extension, the community outreach arm of the university, has released its newly completed 2024 Strategic Direction Plan.
AgTech partnership to help water sustainability
An agricultural tech provider is partnering with another tech company to advance precision irrigation for growers globally.
Organic Grower Summit: Improving soil health with organic farming practices
In 1985, a decade or so after he started farming, Scott Park realized something had to change.
USDA awards $5 million to support sustainable packaging lab for fresh produce
The USDA has awarded $5 million to the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Foundation for Fresh Produce and Clemson University to establish a Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab.
Rivulis working with growers on irrigation to fight climate change
Growers, through irrigation, can help fight climate change, according to Rivulis, a micro and drip irrigation supplier.
Organic Farming Research Foundation releases strategic plan
Working to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems, the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has approved a long-term strategic plan.
ProGro BIO achieves OMRI Certification for Rhizol soil inoculant
OMRI, the Organic Materials Review Institute, is a non-profit institution that evaluates and certifies a product’s supply chain as a fully organic production chain. ProGro BIO was notified by OMRI on Sept. 13 that its cornerstone product, Rhizol, received official organic certification, according to a news release.