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USDA awards $10 million in organic market development grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has awarded an additional $9.7 million for 13 grant projects throug... more »
Organic Seed Growers conference scheduled
The 12th Organic Seed Growers Conference is scheduled for Feb. 26-March 1 at Oregon State University. The Corvallis, Oregon, even will be in-person... more »
NCDA&CS offers organic certification cost-share assistance
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has announced a program for organic growers in North Carolina that wish t... more »
Sweeter organic fruit could harm American diets
Does an emphasis on sweetness of new organic fruits signal trouble for American diets? Organic Produce Network Connect talked to a top distributor and... more »
Organic grower new USApple board chair
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) has named a new chair to lead its board of directors. New York apple marketer and shipper Brett Baker, preside... more »
East Coast organic vegetable deals face challenges
Sustained hot, wet weather has been affecting organic produce crops from Georgia to Maine. Hurricane Debby and high summer temperatures have reduce... more »
Organic options available for cucurbit downy mildew
Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) reported in New England. CDM was reported the week of Aug. 5 on cucumber crops by growers in Franklin County, Massachus... more »
Gen Z driving value-based purchasing and continuous improvement in organic
USDA organic has an expanding fanbase in Gen Z. The Consumer Perception of USDA Organic Report released earlier this year from... more »
