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1-on-1 assistance key to organic transitions
For producers who are making the transition to organic certification, one-on-one technical assistance is key to their success, according to the USDA. ... more »
Consumers recognize, trust USDA organic seal
Consumers recognize the USDA organic seal more than any other certification in the marketplace, according to a new survey released by the Organic Trad... more »
USDA plans to renew fruit, vegetable group charter
The USDA plans to renew the charter of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. USDA is set to renew the committee’s charter for two ... more »
USDA organic funds address Covid, inflation effects
U.S. agriculture has been affected by unexpected events over the past few years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, drought, the war in Ukraine and high... more »
USDA toolkit for retail promotes organics
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) has published an online retail toolkit of consumer-focused, educational resources to highlight the unique valu... more »
USDA awards 60 grants for organic development projects
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded about $40.5 million to 60 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant program. ... more »
Honoring matriarch at Annie B’s Family Farm
Annie B’s Family Farm, owned and operated by the Givens family of Lexington, Mississippi, is named for Annie B. Givens, the matriarch of the family.... more »
New USDA resource available for organic transitioning
The National Organic Program (NOP) has posted a new Transitional Production Plan (TPP) template on the AMS website. The new public resource was dev... more »
