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Organic leaders recognized at Organic Week 2025
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) honored eight individuals for their contributions to the organic movement during its annual leadership awards cere... more »
California ag production tops $60B for first time
California’s agricultural production topped $60 billion for the first time in 2024, totaling $61.2 billion. That’s an increase of 3.6% from 2023, ... more »
Marbleseed opens applications for organic farmer mentorship program
Marbleseed has opened applications for the 19th year of its Farmer-to-Farmer Mentorship Program, which pairs newer organic or transitioning farmers wi... more »
$15M award to help connect, bolster California’s food-producing regions
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) has been awarded $15 million from the state of California to establish an inno... more »
Farm groups applaud USDA decision to end farm labor survey
Ag industry groups are celebrating USDA’s decision to end its Farm Labor Survey (FLS), saying the move will provide much-needed relief to farmers an... more »
Organic Trade Association marks 40 years and Organic Month with national campaign
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is celebrating its 40th anniversary and Organic Month with the launch of a nationwide campaign urging shoppers to ... more »
National ag groups commend AEWR decision
A federal court in Louisiana on Aug. 27 vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Methodology rule, bringing... more »
Tessenderlo Kerley opens Ohio fertilizer plant
Tessenderlo Kerley has opened its newest liquid fertilizer production facility in Defiance, Ohio. The opening represents a major milestone in the comp... more »
CDFA opens applications for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants, Technical Review Committee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) and applic... more »
Sept. 3 federal policy webinar to highlight organic agriculture funding
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) will present a federal policy webinar on Sept. 3, spotlighting pressing policy developments and funding... more »
USApple forecasts large 2025-26 apple crop
Following consecutive years of above-average production, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released by th... more »
Report finds organic farming in Maine sees gains, setbacks
Maine’s organic agriculture sector saw notable growth from 2007 to 2022, but recent years reveal mounting challenges, according to a new report from... more »
