USDA appoints 5 to National Organic Standards Board
The new members, which include representatives from Sprouts Farmers Market and Taylor Farms, will serve five-year terms.
https://www.thepacker.com/news/organic/usda-appoints-5-national-organic-standards-board
Organic farming systems can unlock greater sustainability and climate resilience for India’s food systems
Varanasi, India, 30 November 2024 – At the 13th National Seed Congress (NSC 2024), a transformative plenary session illuminated the critical role of natural and organic farming systems in creating a resilient and sustainable agricultural future. The session brought together experts, farmers, and thought leaders to discuss the opportunities and strategies that can drive India’s agricultural sector toward greater sustainability. The message was clear: organic farming holds the key to a thriving agricultural landscape, one that can withstand the challenges of climate change and ensure long-term food security.
OnePointOne and Willo’s Vertically Farmed Produce Achieves Organic Certification
OnePointOne (OPO), a leader in advanced indoor vertical farming, has achieved organic certification for its Arizona-based farm. This milestone confirms that OPO’s innovative farming process meets strict organic standards, ensuring its produce is truly organic. Willo, OPO’s consumer-facing brand, now becomes one of the very few hydroponic vertical farming brands in the United States to offer certified organic produce.
Organic Connection: Organics continue to befuddle
Robert Schueller, director of public relations for Melissa’s in Los Angeles, explained, “The organic produce category is ever-changing as it represents the minority of overall produce sales. Organic produce is a category that is continuing to grow as retailers learn more about this expanding segment, especially over the last two decades. It’s not a category that is figured out yet. It’s just like the specialty produce category.”
https://theproducenews.com/organics/organic-connection-organics-continue-befuddle
