Washington, D.C.—The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released the results of the 2019 Organic Survey, which show total sales of $9.93 billion in organic products—an increase of $2.37 billion, or 31%, from 2016. The survey also found that there were 16,585 certified organic farms, a 17% increase from...
Monterey, CA—Total organic fresh produce saw double digit growth in the third quarter of 2020 in both sales and volume, according to the Q3 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report. Released by the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners, the report found that sales increased 16% and volume increased 15%...
Kutztown, PA—Rodale Institute is investing $2 million with Iroquois Valley Farmland Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), a farmland finance company that works with mission-driven investors to provide land security to organic and regenerative farmers through long-term leases and mortgages, according to a press release. The Board of Directors at Rodale...
Madrid, Spain—Biosearch Life has received organic certification for its L. fermentum CECT5716 LC40 strain, according to a press release. The press release notes that the market for organic products has grown in recent years, thanks to increased consumer understanding of health and the environment. The market is forecast to grow...
Washington, D.C.—The Organic Center will be collaborating on a project to help protect organic farmers against pesticide contamination and on a project to make agricultural technology available to all, according to a press release. The projects are made possible through two grants awarded from the USDA’s Organic Agriculture and Research...
Once Again Nut Butter has launched Cashew Butter with sea salt caramel, made with dry roasted organically grown cashews milled creamy with natural caramel flavor, high-quality sea salt, and organic sunflower oil. The USDA Certified Organic product features 5g of plant-based protein per serving and is free of sodium, preservatives,...
Lakewood, CO—As part of its celebration of Organic Harvest Month throughout September, Natural Grocers has announced its partnership with Beyond Pesticides, a nonprofit organization that aims to protect public health and the environment by leading the transition to a world free of toxic pesticides. Natural Grocers will host fundraisers, giveaways,...
Washington, D.C.—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has unveiled a major report on organic and its ability to mitigate climate change, according to a press release. “Our climate crisis is real, is immediate, and affects us all. It is clear that urgent action is needed to help us mitigate and adapt to...
Kutztown, PA—On August 12-13, 2020, Rodale Institute hosted members of the media and influencers in the food and farming space at multiple campuses in Eastern PA. The exclusive tour gave attendees the chance to meet Rodale Institute researchers and staff. Among the attendees were representatives from Civil Eats, The Counter,...
Washington, D.C.—The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced a reduction in the amount of funding organic farms can receive as reimbursement under the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). In previous years, the notice explains, eligible certified organic operations could receive reimbursement of 75% of their eligible costs incurred...
