Washington, D.C.—The Organic Center (TOC) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) are awarding of $627,000 to support research and solutions to advance organic agriculture. The money will go to six projects that will move organic farming forward with much-needed training, technical support, and innovative climate research, according to a press release.
Washington, D.C.—The launch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) $300 million Organic Transition Initiative takes real steps to build the next generation of organic producers and strengthen organic supply chains, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Tom Chapman, CEO and Executive Director of OTA, said this is the largest single investment in...
Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s has released its eighth annual All-One! Report, which describes the company’s philanthropic efforts, environmental impact, and developments from 2021. The initiative was named “Leading with Heart.” In addition to outlining Dr. Bronner's support for activist efforts, this year's report gives an overview of the brand’s international donations through...
[caption id="attachment_91644" align="alignleft" width="239"] Angela Tedesco, author of Finding Turtle Farm, shares the books that have inspired her.[/caption] When I started farming in the 1990s, the local food system resurgence was just beginning. One of the first resources I found enlightening and inspiring was Gary Paul Nabhan’s book Coming Home...
Pandemics, food insecurity, climate change, social injustice...COVID-19 has placed a bright spotlight on these dire problems. In this panel discussion, changemakers discuss urgent issues and the essential steps forward for the health of people and the planet. Tune in for insights from: Jessica Schiff, MS, Research Assistant, Harvard C-CHANGE (00:31)...
Eleven organic organizations representing organic farmers and consumers have submitted a complaint to B Lab against Danone North America. The organizations maintain that Danone North America, owner of Horizon Organic, is in violation of the B Corp Declaration of Interdependence. The letter to B Lab, sent on November 8, 2021,...
Washington, D.C.—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced efforts to host a Congressional fly-in to address climate change, which will take place over a two-week period from September 21 to October 2. Nearly 60 organic stakeholders from across the country representing the entire organic supply chain will “virtually converge" on Capitol...
Los Angeles, CA—Learn Grow Lead has recently partnered with 1% for the Planet, furthering its mission to educate, feed, and empower communities through sustainable farming, according to a press release. Learn Grow Lead partnered with Children Helpers Foundation in Cape Coast, Ghana, and realized that there was an opportunity to...
Washington, D.C.—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is expanding its support for a new “train-the-trainer” program, titled the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS) Project, which will help agricultural professionals working with organic and transitioning farms, according to a press release. OATS is supported by GRO Organic, the Organic Trade Association’s industry-invested...
Washington, D.C. — The Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced plans to push for a voluntary, organic check-off program, which it says will help promote, educate and research the organic sector. This statement comes after a decision in May by the United States Department of Agriculture to terminate a proposed rule...
