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Seven years ago, when Steve Wright signed on with Shenandoah Growers Inc., a Rockingham, Va.-based herb grower, about 20% of the company’s products were organically grown and 80% were conventional.
Organic fraud and traceability techniques are the focus of two new courses offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic Integrity Learning Center.
The packaging issue has turned into a dilemma for the produce industry in general and the organic segment in particular.
Globalmex International has expanded offerings of year-round tomato varieties under the Magic Sun label.
Gladstone Land Corp., McClean, Va., has purchased 2,515 acres of pistachio trees and organic farmland in the Fresno, Calif., area.
Farm Fresh Direct, Monte Vista, Colo., has promoted Lonnie Gillespie to a new position for the company, chief organic officer.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Standards Board’s fall meeting will be online, and meeting materials, proposals and other information is available for viewing.
North Carolina sweet potatoes have achieved superfood status as more and more people around the world discover their sweet, nutrition-packed flavor.
Santa Cruz, Calif.-based Awe Sum Organics is planning another strong season of organic grapes from Peru.
The end of the comment period for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule to cut down on organic fraud is approaching.