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Equitable Food Initiative streamlines worker certification program
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), a workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, has ins... more »
Organic Trade Association secures more than $1 million in USDA funding for export promotion
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Organic Trade Association (OTA) more than $1 million in funding to promote U.S. organic prod... more »
More than 120 ag groups endorse pick for USDA post
Agricultural organizations including the Organic Produce Association and International Fresh Produce Association joined more than 120 industry groups ... more »
NCAE launches search for new president and CEO
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is seeking a new leader to fill its president and CEO position following the planned retirement ... more »
Organic industry leaders recognized during “Organic Night Out”
The organic industry gathered at the Natural Products Expo West trade show to honor businesses, brands and researchers advancing organic brands and or... more »
California Berry Cultivars expands variety portfolio
California Berry Cultivars LLC has commercially released two new strawberry varieties. Castaic and Alhambra are “breakthrough additions” to CBC... more »
MSU surveying Michigan apple growers on orchard “shock events”
Michigan State University (MSU) is surveying state apple growers to identify and quantify the frequency and impacts of shock events on the state’s... more »
U.S. growers face mounting labor challenges — share your insights with Organic Grower
Agricultural labor is reaching a critical point, and specialty crop growers are feeling the strain more than ever. As workforce shortages persist and ... more »
USDA eliminates more than $1B in funding for local food purchases
A pair of federal programs that helped schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches have been eliminated by the USDA, with a national ... more »
Fruits, vegetables among list of U.S. goods targeted by retaliatory Canadian tariffs
Cucumbers, along with a long list of fruits, are among U.S. goods targeted in the first phase of retaliatory tariffs announced March 4 by Canada. C... more »
Titan Farms expands into organics through Watsonia partnership
Titan Farms expands into organics through a partnership with a leading Southeast organic fruit and vegetable grower. Titan Farms, a grower, packer ... more »
The Good Farmer Award U.S. to honor regenerative organic practices
Beginning farmers who are committed to regenerative organic and community-focused agriculture practices have a new opportunity to be recognized for th... more »
