COVID-19

Organic produce market post-COVID session coming at OPS

On the heels of one of the most challenging and demanding years in the history of the fresh produce industry, leaders from the production and retail s... more »

In-person, live ‘Organic Grower Summit 2021’ planned for December

The Organic Produce Network and Western Growers have formed a strategic partnership reflecting the importance of organic production and announced that... more »

Thinking like an island: grower column

Every spring for the last 43 years I have followed the same routine. I turn under green manure crops, spread compost, prepare fields and direct see... more »

PMA Fresh Summit shines a positive light on organic produce

PMA Fresh Summit, a virtual trade show that ran October 13-15, was upbeat on the state of the organic produce market. Organic Produce Network Presi... more »

Organic sales still strong during COVID-19, Costco leader says

As one of the nation’s largest retailers, Costco has publicly advocated for increased production of organic fresh produce items. It is the chain’s... more »

Details of the National Organic Standards Board fall meeting rolled out

The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) recently made public plans for its Fall 2020 Meeting, set for late October. The meeting will be held li... more »

Editor’s Letter: When times get tough, growers get going

The organic growers I’ve met are tough, innovative people. And it’s good they’re tough and innovative, because the COVID-19 pandemic – and the... more »

Midwest gets same-day delivery of organic produce through Shipt, Fresh Thyme

Organic produce retailer Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is now available in the Midwest through the delivery service Shipt. [caption id="attachment_16... more »

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