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Organic Leaders Demand USDA Reinstate Animal Welfare Rules
September 10, 2024
Leaders in the organic industry demand that the USDA reinstate the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices animal welfare rule, withdrawn…
Agricultural machinery and workers in a large crop field with rows of green plants
September 10, 2024
A lawsuit brought about by 83 food and agriculture groups will finally face off with Monsanto at the Court of…
farm bill
September 10, 2024
The 2014 Farm Bill has passed through the Senate, awaiting President Obama's signature. The organic industry is applauding provisions.
Interested in Organic Farming? You Need to Know How to WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms).
September 10, 2024
Looking for an eco-adventure? Want to travel the globe? Want a hands-on organic farming experience? Consider World Wide Opportunities on…
USDA Organic Farms All Cracked Up?
September 10, 2024
The Cornucopia Institute filed a lawsuit against the USDA after two agrobusiness executives were appointed to NOSB seats reserved for…
farmers market
September 10, 2024
Supporting your local farmers market is great for your health, but it may also be much better for the farmer,…
Some farmers think organic certification isn't for them.
September 10, 2024
Organic certification isn't a cake walk, but it isn't impossible to obtain. So, why do some organic farmers opt out…
Organic Trade Group Loses Farmer Members Over Controversial GMO Labeling Bill
September 10, 2024
The leading group of organic farmers and seed producers has renounced its Organic Trade Membership over the recently passed GMO…
organic farms
September 10, 2024
There aren't enough organic farms to cater to the growing market for organic food in the U.S., leading to a…
a brown-white dairy cow looking curiously at the camera
September 10, 2024
General Mills and Organic Valley's cooperation will increase organic farming acres without deterring from the mission of the organic dairy…