Farm Bill 2023
IFPA supports organic ‘continuous improvement’ law
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) announced its support of the Continuous Improvement in Organic Standards Act (CIAO). The bill is... more »
Organic Trade Association asks for Farm Bill action
The Organic Trade Association noted its disappointment that Congress did not reauthorize the Farm Bill by its expiration at the end of September. A... more »
Florida ag department seeks Farm Bill comments
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is leading two listening sessions to allow Florida growers and ranchers to give recommendations for... more »
Specialty crops a part of anti-corporate farming group’s push to lessening ag trade deficit
Domestic production of high-value, nutrient-dense crops has long been on the decline in the U.S., with the majority of acreage shifting to livestock f... more »
Farmers advocate for urban ag, climate programs
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) and farmers from six states met with Congressional leaders and USDA officials to advocate for cl... more »
OFRF co-hosts farm visit and Farm Bill listening session
On August 23, the Organic Farming Research Foundation hosted their partners and Representative Panetta (CA-20) on a tour of Tablas Creek’s vineyard ... more »
