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OFRF receives grant for organic farmers outreach programs
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has been chosen to receive a grant from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) designed to facilitate the i... more »
Organic Produce Network to connect organic produce industry
A new company has been formed to connect facets of the organic produce community through education, information and live events. Matt Seeley, former v... more »
Import certificate implemented for organic products from Mexico
In October 2016, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service and Mexico’s National Service for Animal and Plant Health, Food Safety and Quality (SENASI... more »
Cost share assistance available to organic producers
Starting March 20, organic producers and handlers will be able to visit over 2,100 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices to apply for federal reimbur... more »
USDA provides new cost share opportunities for organic producers
The USDA announced that starting March 20, 2017, organic producers and handlers will be able to visit over 2,100 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office... more »
WSU organic farm offers fresh choices to food banks
More than 4,000 pounds of certified-organic student-grown produce from Washington State University’s Eggert Family Organic Farm has been provided to... more »
USDA announces $3.8M for research in support of organic farmers
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has made up to $3.8 million in funding available to support research, education and Extension t... more »
USDA: $3.8M available for research in support of organic farmers
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has made up to $3.8 million in funding available to support research, education and extension t... more »
Potandon Produce adds new supply point
Organic red and organic yellow potatoes from the Red River Valley are now available from Potandon Produce. Although not the pioneer in organic potatoe... more »
New York’s organic farms see growth
Consumer interest in organic products has grown in recent years, as reflected by rising sales nationwide - with a 56 percent increase in New York fro... more »
Organic farms see growth in New York
Consumer interest in organic products has grown in recent years, as reflected by rising sales nationwide - with a 56 percent increase in New York fro... more »
Organics coalition opposes certification change to containerized growing facilities
The Crops Subcommittee of the National Organic Standards Board has submitted a recommendation that crops using hydroponic, aquaponic, aeroponic and ot... more »
