Tom Vilsack is Joe Biden’s pick to head the USDA when the Biden administration takes office in January 2021.

Leaders from three of the largest and most respected organic fresh produce companies agree that the outlook for the organic industry is positive heading into the new year, as they explored a wide range of issues during the Organic Grower Summit Roundtable discussion that premiered today.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture on Dec. 4 announced that a “stop use notice” and statewide quarantine have been issued for a specific organic fertilizer product.

Every spring for the last 43 years I have followed the same routine.

Tomatoes are the high revenue crop in high tunnels but growing tomatoes after tomatoes can build up soil pathogens and affect soil fertility. Carefully planned crop rotations can minimize these issues and provide long term benefits.

Organic Farmers Association recently launched a National Clearinghouse for Organic Farmer Education that highlights online education available to organic farmers across the country and beyond.