organic farming
Organic melons in good supply heading into Memorial Day
Organic melon supply is in good shape going into Memorial Day weekend. Cantaloupes and honeydew are in good supply out of Mexico, while seedless wa... more »
OFRF calls for increased research funding in farm bill
The Organic Farming Research Foundation is calling for increased funding for organic research and an expansion of the Organic Data Initiative in its o... more »
Trailside Farm weathers challenges, reaps rewards in first season
For those in the organic know, it is only natural to ask the grower at a newly established, transitioning-to-organic farm about previous uses of the l... more »
Wholesum adding in-house organic seed production capability
Organic vegetable provider Wholesum is adding in-house capabilities to produce organic seeds. The organic seeds project, which includes breeding seeds... more »
Georgia growers encouraged to apply for Organic Transition Initiative
Sign-up for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic Transition Initiative is available in Georgia through the Environmental Quality Incentives ... more »
Bill would increase funding for federal organic research programs
A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would increase funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s flagship organic r... more »
$2.4 million available to programs supporting organic farming
The Organic Center and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research are partnering to provide $2.4 million to support the advancement of organic... more »
NRCS investing $75 million to help producers transitioning to organic
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is dedicating $75 million to help farmers transitioning to organic produ... more »