Category: Sustainability
Consumers recognize, trust USDA organic seal
Consumers recognize the USDA organic seal more than any other certification in the marketplace, according to a new survey released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA).
Robot packaging system introduced
FoldBot packaging robot It’s an ugly fact that billions of plastic produce clamshells end up in landfills each year.
Biostimulant access expanded by partnership
Acadian Plant Health, a biostimulant technologies provider, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Koppert USA, a biological crop protection and natural pollination supplier.
Sustainable farming practices highlighted
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, has announced three upcoming sustainability offerings.
GrubMarket spurs transition to organic
In early 2023, GrubMarket announced its Sustainable California initiative, which aims to bolster agricultural sustainability and promote stronger food systems throughout California by engaging in meaningful endeavors like planting trees and supporting local farmers to obtain organic certification.
Mad Capital’s organic, regenerative ag fund grows
A campaign to raise $50 million to provide growers with loans to transition to regenerative organic practices has received commitments from numerous investors.
EFI offers online training for growers, packers
Equitable Food Initiative, EFI, farmworkers, sustainability, Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices, labor,
Honoring matriarch at Annie B’s Family Farm
Annie B’s Family Farm, owned and operated by the Givens family of Lexington, Mississippi, is named for Annie B. Givens, the matriarch of the family.
Organic farming group offers soil course in Spanish
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is offering a free online course in Spanish, Fundamentals of Soil Health.
New organic regenerative toolkit released
Organic Farming Research Foundation, regenerative farming, climate, organic management practices, organic farming, National Organic Coalition,
Fridays on the Farm: Growing it to give away
Armondo White, a veteran and Black farmer in Marvell, Arkansas, grows vegetables with his family.
Stemilt’s West Mathison named Apple Person of the Year
West Mathison, president and CEO of Stemilt Growers for 19 years, is the 2024 Apple Citizen of the Year.
Organic Seed Alliance names executive director
The Organic Seed Alliance has hired Laura R. Lewis as executive director.
USDA Census of Agriculture results available
The 2022 Census of Agriculture results, which span more than six million data points about U.S. farmers and their operations are now available from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
USDA program prepares for climate change
The USDA has launched the Working Lands Climate Corps initiative to train the next generation of conservation and climate leaders.
Organic Night Out celebrates research, products, producers
The best of organic — from innovative entrepreneurs and established organic brands to cutting-edge organic research and visionary scientists — will be honored at an event during the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, California.