Organic farms routinely get contaminated from crop dusters spraying toxic chemicals from above. Help may be on the way, but it is years away.
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Organic farms routinely get contaminated from crop dusters spraying toxic chemicals from above. Help may be on the way, but it is years away.
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Not only is finding the next generation of organic farmers a challenge, but financing the purchase of existing organic farms is a serious obstacle as well.
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USF has purchased Bolinas’ Star Route Farms, the oldest continuously certified organic grower in California, and intends to use the property for research, field learning and community education.
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With so much VC money chasing “hot” food deals, segments of the financial services industry are looking to make much-needed investments in regenerative, organic and Biodynamic agriculture.
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Rep. Ann Kuster (D-NH) introduced a ‘Homegrown Organic’ bill into Congress, which would help American farmers transition to organic and boost U.S. production.
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In next year’s Farm Bill, Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) is seeking to include a ban on neonicotinoid pesticides, the chemicals that many people believe are responsible for the decline in the bee population.
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An interesting look at how an increasing number of farmers markets is actually making it harder for some farmers.
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Elizabeth Candelario, Managing Director of Demeter, makes the case for why our industry must double our efforts in pushing for regenerative agriculture.
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Very cool. Organic Valley has announced a program where it will be sending young farmers, ages 16 to 35, to the United Kingdom to learn organic farming practices.
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Dr. Jessica Shade, Director of Science Programs for The Organic Center, presented at the United Nations and highlighted the ways that organic can provide innovative sustainability solutions for all of agriculture.
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As interest in Regenerative Agriculture heats up, there is debate about where and how a possible certification fits into the marketplace.
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Love this! A new program will help consumers identify products that are working to protect pollinator health.
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Prince Charles warns that organic farming may be the only way to reverse the devastating harm that chemicals have caused to our planet.
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The case of Azure Standard in Oregon put the spotlight on a complicated issue — organic farms having to deal with local governments who mandate the use of toxic pesticides.
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A fascinating profile of Amigo Bob Cantisano, whose innovations helped shape natural and organic food production in California and beyond.
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The Bee Informed Partnership and the Apiary Inspectors of America said in its annual survey that beekeepers suffered a 33.2% decrease in their colonies. With drastic EPA cuts looming, this number will continue to go down, putting our food supply in real jeopardy.
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Launched by the leading fair trade advocacy organization Fair World Project, Grow Ahead is a crowdfunding site to help small farmers meet the global climate change challenges.
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A 27-year-old from Chennai quit his job in IT and developed a very unique program to encourage organic farming. And it’s working.
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Due to cutbacks or as an assault from Big Ag, The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University is in danger of closing. Its importance extends well beyond Iowa’s borders.
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Organic certifier Oregon Tilth and Oregon State University’s Center for Small Farms & Community Food Systems have jointly released a report which highlights the challenges and deterrents that growers face when transitioning from conventional to organic fruits and vegetables.
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The Environmental Working Group has just come out with a report encouraging Congress to expand market opportunities for U.S. farmers by placing greater emphasis on organic transition.
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A great look at Biodynamic and why consumers, farmers and retailers continue to embrace this fantastic trend.
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Despite the fact that the organic industry is booming and Transitional Organic programs are in place, real hurdles remain in getting U.S. farmers to switch to organic.
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In a move to further support farmers who are transitioning to organic, Kashi has just rolled out a new line of Transitional Certified nut butter bars.
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