With a new administration running the USDA and a lack of political appointees in place, the Certified Transitional program is in serious limbo.
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With a new administration running the USDA and a lack of political appointees in place, the Certified Transitional program is in serious limbo.
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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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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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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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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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With the demand for organic continuing to explode, more and more farmers are switching to organic.
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Iroquois Valley Farms, the first real estate investment trust (REIT) to invest in farms converting to organic, is meeting a real need for both farmers and the investment community. Very cool story.
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As the sector continues to experience its torrent growth, the Rodale Institute has decided to open four new satellite offices -Boulder, Memphis, Michigan and Montana – to help farmers transition to organic. Fantastic news!
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