A new bill seeks raise the bar for organic standards by upping accountability and establishing a period every five years for reviewing and revising regulations.
(UPDATED May 24) Fresh fruits and vegetables continue to hold the top spot of organic food sales, according to the Organic Trade Association’s 20th annual survey on the sector.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, citing lack of interest from growers, has put an end to a campaign for a national research and promotion program for organic produce and other products.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, citing lack of interest from growers, has put an end to a campaign for a national research and promotion program for organic produce and other products.
The Organic Trade Association is seeking nominations for its annual Organic Leadership Awards, which honor a farmer, an individual that’s aided in the growth of the organic sector, and an emerging leader in the field.
The Organic Trade Association is seeking nominations for its annual Organic Leadership Awards, which honor a farmer, an individual that’s aided in the growth of the organic sector, and an emerging leader in the field.
Jennifer Garner, who recently added organic entrepreneur to her resume, is the keynote speaker at The Organic Center’s 15th annual benefit dinner March 8 at the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, Calif.
A check with the www.regulations.gov website reveals that more than 2,400 people have commented on the organic research promotion and information order. Comments are due by March 20 for some parts of the proposal and Apr
The Organic Trade Association conducted a survey of more than 500 organic stakeholders to determine industry priorities before Congressional debate begins for the 2018 farm bill.
The comment period for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Jan. 18 proposed rule on the organic promotion order has been extended from March 20 to April 19.
