Organic
Projects sought include economics and research in implementing organic programs.
In a competitive and volatile organic market, Wholesum Harvest is raising the bar by adding a fair-trade certification. It just may change how growers sell themselves to retailers.
Susan Canales, who has served as Director of Operations for the past two years, will be responsible for overseeing all exhibitor and sponsor activities.
Vernon Peterson of Peterson Family Farm and Abundant Harvest Organics to be honored next month at Organic Grower Summit.
Pest management, fertility, and certification information all available in one place.
Sales of organic fruit were up 8.3% year on year, while sales of organic vegetables rose 6.2%.
More than $16 million in grant monies were allocated to projects seeking to boost organic production.
While sales are skyrocketing, organic berries bring a whole host of challenges to grow.
Science backs up claims that organic methods lead to healthier soils and nitrogen retention.
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire hope to develop first varieties specifically for organic production.
Organic Farmer and Consumer Protection Act seeks stricter enforcement of imports, modernization of documentation.
In 2016, U.S. farms produced and sold $7.6 billion in certified organic commodities, according to data released by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Organic vegetable sales rose 6%, as consumer demand is still going strong.
Only 22 booths remain for exhibitors at the trade show, which is scheduled for Dec. 13 and 14 in Monterey, CA.
Organic vegetable production in Monterey County has evolved over the past 25 years. It was once the domain […]
After a few months of speculation, the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has published its Sunset 2017 final rule on approved products for organic production and handling.
Researchers at Michigan State University test organic controls for fire blight.
Fire blight is a damaging disease, no matter the location. Most production areas of the Pacific Northwest and […]
Although consumers are demanding, and getting more organic produce options, growers are grappling with fundamental questions.