…now planning the 2017 symposium and it will build on the cutting edge research shared by scientists this year.” In the opening address, president of Organics International, André Leu, said…
CA Tops in Organic Farms, Sales
…total gross value-added organics products of the U.S. sales from certified organic farms. The 2014 Organic Survey provides acreage, production, and sales data for a variety of organic crops and…
Organic Survey – California
…organically produced commodities at $589.9 million, was 81 percent of the total gross value-added organics products of the U.S. sales from certified organic farms. The 2014 Organic Survey provides acreage,…
Western View: Next Big Thing?
…compost or compost teas and extracts. Rodale Press has touted the advantages of organics for decades. But compost is a shotgun approach. These researchers are looking for a specific bacteria…
Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers
…organic products is now valued at more than $39 billion in the United States and over $75 billion worldwide. Along with consumer demand for organics, increasingly they are asking for…
Agri View: Growing a Coffee Crop in the U.S.
…near Santa Barbara. He partnered with his family to purchase 42 acres for his farm, Good Land Organics, in 1990 and since has grown exotic, subtropical crops such as avocados,…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…cover the production and handling of certified organic products from farm to market. For farmers and ranchers growing organics, the USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs that can help….
Bus Stop Farmers Markets
…Bay Beautiful. The produce is provided by Florida Urban Organics, a bio-organic operation in nearby Riverview, Florida. The USDA chipped in $98,000 to make the farmers market happen, as well…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…Contract Price addendum is available online atwww.rma.usda.gov/news/currentissues/organics/cpa_eligibility.html. More information on risk management tools available for organic farmers can be found on the RMA organic crops website. Visit www.usda.gov/organic to learn…
USDA Announces 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…and Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden. Thirty concurrent track sessions supporting this theme include the Agriculture Talent Pipeline, Bioproducts, Commodities, Land & Tenure Transition, New Markets, Organics, Risk Management, Scientific Advancement,…
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…(NRCS) is making sure that its people in the field are prepared to work with organic producers and those who want to get into organics. The agency has just released…
USDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…University $174,759 Florida North South Institute $141,664 Georgia Georgia Organics $59,392 Georgia Golden Triangle Resource Conservation and Development Council $106,417 Georgia Quarterman, James dba FMG Farm $125,981 Hawaii The Kohala…
Agri View: Organic Home Grown
Everett Griner talks about home grown organics are still increasing in today’s Agri View. Organic Home Grown…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 10
…Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, thirty years of food safety advice and organics with Switzerland. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…