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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 »
National Organic Standards Board to hear public comments this week
The National Organic Standards Board will begin hearing public comments by webinar on Tuesday in advance of its biannual public meeting to discuss and... more »
Conservation Innovation Grants program funding 31 climate-smart projects
Thirty-one new climate-smart projects are being funded through a $40 million investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Innov... 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 »
Analysis: Nearly 8.3 million acres of certified organic land harvested in 2022
Nearly 8.3 million acres of U.S. Department of Agriculture-certified organic and non-GMO land were harvested in 2022 across more than 19,000 certified... more »
OPA’s Farm Bill recommendations include transition period tweak
The Organic Produce Association has submitted recommendations for the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization to the House and Senate Committees on Agricul... more »
New Jersey CEA grower receives organic certification for Michigan greenhouse
Edible Garden AG Inc., a New Jersey-based controlled environment agriculture grower, has received U.S. Department of Agriculture organic certification... more »
California Department of Food and Agriculture provides flood resources
March’s heavy rain and flooding has caused challenges for California growers. In response, a state agency has consolidated a list of resources. I... more »
