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Walmart debuts bee-friendly policy
Retail giant Walmart on April 13 rolled out a “pollinator health policy” warning its suppliers off of some major pesticides. Martin Mundo, who... more »
Consumers see ag as part of climate change answer: survey
When it comes to climate change, consumers view agriculture as a part of the solution rather than the problem, according to an international survey sp... more »
USDA seeks 4 to serve on organic standards board
The USDA is seeking a few qualified individuals to serve on the National Organic Standards Board. Nominations are due June 1, 2021. The NOSB, a ... more »
EU backs 11-country effort for fertilizer from fishery waste
The European Union is backing a project to produce agricultural fertilizers from fisheries waste. The project, called Sea2Land, is a 4-year collabo... more »
Web database spotlights organic, biodynamic and sustainable vineyards, wine
A new website helps consumers, wine trade and other visitors find sustainable wines, wineries and vineyards in California that are certified with a ri... more »
COO named for Shenandoah Growers, ‘nation’s largest’ organic indoor farm
Shenandoah Growers Inc. has hired Cameron Geiger as Chief Operating Officer as the company plans to begin a new growth phase. The Rockingham, Virg... more »
Organic giant Taylor Farms acquires Toronto produce distribution
Taylor Farms has acquired FreshPoint’s Toronto operations, effective March 28, according to a news release from the company. The fresh-cu... more »
Whiskey Hill Farms earns SARE Grant to study urban farm yields
Blume Industries, Whiskey Hill Farms and the Sustainable Systems Research Foundation in Santa Cruz received a USDA Western Division of Sustainable Agr... more »
United Fresh, PMA to ‘join forces,’ create new trade association
The boards of directors of the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association have reached an agreement in principle to create a n... more »
Canada funds $4.5M in projects fighting farm plastic mess
Canadian farmers are looking to reduce waste, and plant-based plastics are an increasingly popular alternative. Canadian Minister of Agriculture an... more »
Vestaron working with Bee Friendly Farming
Vestaron, an agricultural environmental science company, announced March 24 a collaboration with Bee Friendly Farming. This partnership represents the... more »
Organic Valley founds national clean energy fund for its farmers
Organic Valley recently rolled out a partnership with Clean Energy Credit Union to provide the best loan terms for farmers seeking to reduce their rel... more »
