Washington, D.C.—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has received nearly $3 million from USDA, according to a press release. On Thursday, USDA announced the award of $812,786, from the agency’s Market Access Program. This is in addition to the $1,127,085 OTA received from USDA’s Agricultural Trade Promotion program earlier in the...
Story City, IO—Senator Bernie Sanders spoke to an audience of over 75 organic farmers on Thursday about the issues facing family farmers in the Midwest and beyond, according to a press release from the Organic Farmers Association. Senator Sanders’ stated agricultural policy platform includes strengthening enforcement of the organic standards,...
Washington, D.C.—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Monday urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to “move expeditiously” to implement a final rule to clarify the Origin of Livestock rule, according to a press release, saying that “clarification is long overdue and is critical to leveling the playing field among organic...
Moms Across America (MAA)—a non-profit national coalition of moms with the motto "Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids" has launched the Moms Across America Gold Standard—a multi-tiered seal of approval for brands focused on organic practices and eco-friendly procedures. The goal, according to a press release: "to take the mystery out of...
There are so many natural products retailers out there, working passionately to make a difference. While Rainbow Blossom won this year, we want to commend our two runners-up for 2019: Ellwood Thompson’s, an independent, local, organic market located in Richmond, VA, just celebrated 30 years.Check them out at https://ellwoodthompsons.com Lori’s...
Monterey, CA—California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and the Organic Produce Network (OPN) will honor Lundberg Family Farms as the recipient of the third annual Organic Grower Summit’s Grower of the Year, according to a press release. [caption id="attachment_69782" align="alignright" width="208"] Grant Lundberg, CEO. Image courtesy of Organic Produce Network.[/caption] Lundberg...
Emeryville, CA—4track tea is partnering with Rodale Institute to build their collection of “Rodale Institute Approved” products that support healthy, regenerative organic farming practices, according to a press release. This collection recognizes products that have been grown or produced in a way that supports healthy soil, healthy people, and a...
Washington, D.C.—A panel of organic farmers testified before a Congressional committee on Wednesday, urging lawmakers and USDA to advance organic and enforce organic standards, according to a press release from the Organic Trade Association (OTA). The growers told members of the House Agricultural Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research that...
A new study published in Nature Communications came to the conclusion that organic farming is worse for the planet than conventional—a “misguided” conclusion that The Organic Center says uses “the same tired fallacies” as previous studies. An article in MIT Technology Review titled “Sorry—Organic Farming is Actually Worse for Climate...
Washington—New Frontier Data, in collaboration with Vote Hemp, released The U.S. Hemp Market: 2019 State Rankings, a report examining the current state of hemp cultivation in the United States. Giadha Aguirre de Carcer, CEO and Founder of New Frontier Data, summarized the findings in a press release: “The 29 U.S.
