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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 »
2026 vegetable industry outlook: How labor, technology and trade will shape the year ahead
With the dawn of the new year, America’s vegetable and leafy-green growers find themselves balancing steady consumer demand with rising operationa... more »
Agritourism, organic and tech: 6 key themes from the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
There’s no doubt Michigan is a hotbed of specialty crop production. A recent study coauthored by the Michigan Vegetable Council and Michiga... more »
USDA launches 2025 Organic Survey
USDA will conduct its 2025 Organic Survey to collect updated data on organic production, marketing practices and farm finances across the U.S. The ... more »
Organic Trade Association backs Domestic Organic Investment Act to boost U.S. capacity
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is applauding the bipartisan introduction of the Domestic Organic Investment Act (DOIA), legislation aimed at expa... more »
OFRF launches national survey to guide future of organic ag
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has opened the 2025-2026 National Organic Farmer Survey, a major nationwide effort to document the chal... more »
