organic
Proposed bill aims to speed organic certification for new producers
A bill introduced in Congress would allow some farmers to move more quickly into organic production by offering an alternative to the current three-ye... more »
MSU to host regenerative agriculture webinar series for growers
Michigan State University Extension and the MSU Center for Regenerative Agriculture have partnered to host the 2026 Regenerative Agriculture Winter We... more »
Organic Trade Association joins farm groups urging Congress to act as farm losses mount
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is among a broad coalition of specialty crop organizations sounding the alarm about worsening farm economics in ru... more »
Agritourism to organic: 5 takeaways from the 2026 Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference
Growers, extension agents, researchers and allied industry professionals from across the southeast descended upon the historic Georgia river town of S... more »
Organic certification draws grower interest as margins tighten, import pressure mounts
With profit margins tight and cheap imported produce causing consternation among many specialty crop growers across the country, fruit and vegetable... more »
OFRF to host “Organic 101 for Extension Agents” webinar on Jan. 29
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) will host a free webinar for extension agents on organic certification and standards Jan. 29. The 75-m... more »
Farm groups push for specialty crop relief in 2026
Farm advocacy groups are ramping up efforts in 2026 to secure additional economic relief for specialty crop growers, including organic producers facin... more »
New federal dietary guidelines shift emphasis to ‘real food’
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services have released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, marking one of the m... more »
