Very inspirational story! Dallas-based Paul Quinn College turned its football field into an organic farm and watched its students transform.
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Very inspirational story! Dallas-based Paul Quinn College turned its football field into an organic farm and watched its students transform.
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The organic industry in Denmark is absolutely booming, as it grew by 27% last year. Interestingly, many municipalities have made the switch to organic as well.
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The Cornucopia Institute wants the U.S. Department of Justice to block the Danone/WhiteWave merger block because it would cause unfair competition in the organic dairy industry. If you agree, please sign the petition.
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Supermarkets are increasing initiatives, such as adding on-staff nutritionists, to attract the health-conscious shopper.
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Jessica Shade, The Organic Center’s Director of Research, gives a recap of 2015 and what we should be looking forward to this year, including initiatives related to nitrogen pollution, soil health and antibiotic resistance.
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While not as high profile of a category as pressed juice or fresh produce, organic bread grew last year by a whopping 18% last year.
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While many plant-based milks, such as almond and coconut, are experiencing tremendous growth, soy milk is seeing its demand evaporate. Maybe people see various health risks with drinking it.
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The demand for organic milk continues to soar, and I don’t see this situation changing anytime soon. Consumers simply do not want conventional milk, and prices reflect this.
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Supply is outstripping demand so badly that major food companies are paying farmers to go organic.
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Feeling completely betrayed by the Organic Trade Association’s support of the Stabenow-Roberts GMO-Labeling “Compromise” bill, OSGATA (the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association) withdraws its membership from the OTA.
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An organic “checkoff” program would tax all organic participants who have above a certain revenue threshhold. But some farmers are not happy about this at all.
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Danone’s $12.5 billion takeover of WhiteWave Foods has set the stage for lots more acquisitions in the natural and organic food space.
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An often-debated topic within the farming community is whether organic certification is worth it or not. Some Maine farmers absolutely think so.
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At an absolutely critical time for the movement, there are serious accusations of betrayal within the organic community. Here is a great recap of what is going on.
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Normally used on juices and meats, high pressure processing technology has been approved for milk in Australia.
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The Organic Beer Fest has been re-branded and will take place in Portland, Oregon from August 25th to the 28th.
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In Copenhagen, 88% of food served in public institutions is organic, and 94% is organic in school nurseries, daycare centers and schools.
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In France, organic food sales last year grew by a record 15%, and organic acreage increased by 23%, which now accounts for 5% of all farmland in the country.
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