Vegetables
Organic Grower Summit ads 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 »
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 »
OTA applauds legislation to boost organic food opportunities
The Organic Trade Association is applauding the introduction of the Organic Market Development (OMD) Act, saying it will help unlock the potential of ... more »
NCAE pans government’s H-2A proposal
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) says wording used in a Department of Labor proposal to change H-2A temporary ag labor visa rules... more »