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OTA gives administration progress report on advancement of organic ag
Two years into President Joe Biden's presidency, we assess how well the Biden-Harris administration has lived up to its campaign promises on climate a... more »
USDA amends national list for organic crops and handling
On March 23, the USDA published a final rule in the Federal Register to amend the National List for crops and handling based on public input and Octob... more »
Grower shares insight on USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Organic farmer and Organic Farming Research Foundation Board Chair Bryan Hager knows about organic farming and the process it takes to get certified. ... more »
American Rescue Plan technical assistance program accepting applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications for the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Technical Assistance Investment Program to provi... more »
USDA: Supplemental American Rescue Plan funding available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced supplemental American Rescue Plan Act funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP).... more »
$20M on tap for organic growers’ post-pandemic assistance
Money is on the table for U.S. organic growers – $20 million, exactly. The USDA in early November opened the application process for funds for gr... more »
Organic foundation backs congressional ask for ag research funding
Organic Farming Research Foundation supports a recent letter delivered to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer that sup... more »
$20M coming for additional organic cost-share assistance, Vilsack says
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on June 15 put a number to an earlier commitment to give more government money supporting farms transitionin... more »