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Through backyard and community gardens, the Portland, Ore., nonprofit promotes sustainable food practices, environmental stewardship and local self-reliance.

IFPA said it urges practical, science-based standards in comments to National Organic Standards Board.

Tyler Price was elected chair of the foundation’s board of directors along with several other officers and committee chairs.

The world’s largest science-driven initiative aims to address alarming bee declines by expanding smart hive monitoring, advancing research and encouraging cross-collaboration between industry stakeholders.

The company offers several recommendations to retailers to help maintain strong consumer demand.

Through Feeding School Kids, public school districts have been able to support meal programs and address food insecurity from supplying backpacks with weekend food to clearing outstanding student lunch debt to building on-campus food pantries and establishing garden programs.

The grocer announced two new store openings, with additional stores opening in May and by the end of the year.

Organic Trade Association releases annual report showing organic produce as the top category of organic sales in 2024 at $21.5 billion.