In the third quarter of 2023, organic fresh produce showed a modest increase in year-over-year sales and volume. It marks the second consecutive quarter of growth. The data comes from …
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
Several industry groups have welcomed the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic (CIAO) Standards Act 2023 in Congress. The bipartisan legislation aims to enhance and update organic …
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
Crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers are being bolstered by recent actions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Responding to feedback from agricultural producers across the …
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
There is one week left to apply for the new Organic Transition Pilot Program from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Eligible organizations have until September 15 to …
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
The Organic Science and Research Investment Act (OSRI Act) seeks to provide additional support to the organic sector. Senators John Fetterman, Bob Casey, Peter Welch, Cory Booker, Sherrod Brown, Ron …
Organic Organizations to Provide $2.4 Million to Support Industry
Two organic organizations will be making a total of $2.4 million available to help support industry research and outreach. Funding is being provided by The Organic Center and the Foundation …
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
Industry groups are celebrating the release of the new organic rules from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Development of the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule (SOE) has been a lengthy …
Industry Needs Will Guide UC Organic Agriculture Institute Efforts
Back in 2020, the University of California announced the establishment of a UC Organic Agriculture Institute. The purpose of the institute is to develop a resource specifically for the organic …
Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a proposal for updating organic livestock standards. A Request for Comment has been published in the Federal Register for the Organic Livestock …
Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report
The new California Organic Research Agenda (CORA) report highlights the challenges that organic producers are facing in the state and recommended actions to address industry issues. Published by the Organic …
Organic Assistance Programs Accepting Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking applications for two organic assistance programs. Certified organic producers and handlers, along with those transitioning to organic production, have two assistance opportunities …
Another Quarter of Increased Sales for Organic Fresh Produce
Organic fresh produce continues to make strides with another quarter of increased sales. According to the latest Organic Produce Performance Report released by Category Partners and the Organic Produce Network …
State of Organic Produce Report Details Notable Industry Growth in 2021
The second annual State of Organic Produce report was recently released by the Organic Produce Network (OPN). Working with strategic data analysis and insights company Category Partners, OPN provides a …
Organic Produce Sales Over $9 Billion For First Time in 2021
Sales of organic produce saw steady increases in 2021, finishing the year with more than $9 billion in value for the first time. According to the 2021 Organic Produce Performance …