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USDA program allocating $300 million to boost organic farming
A federal program designed to support new and existing organic farmers aims to ease a process growers can find daunting and downright “scary,” acc... more »
USDA appoints Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee members
The reappointed and newly appointed members will serve two-year terms beginning immediately and ending in October 2024. Newly appointed members are: ... more »
Organic agriculture webinar on climate change mitigation and adaptation
Join USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and Oregon Tilth, to learn more about strategies organic producers can use to mitigate and adapt ... more »
USDA announces Organic Transition Initiative investment
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the initial details on a historic $300 million investment in the Organic Transition Initiat... more »
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 »
