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By | August 16th, 2024 | Organic News |

Seeds are gifts from nature, one organic producer says. It’s ending sales and giving them away

An organic seed company with national reach has surprised its supporters by announcing it will end sales and give hundreds of varieties away, declaring ”we can no longer commodify our beloved kin, these seeds, or ourselves.”

https://www.startribune.com/seeds-are-gifts-from-nature-says-a-major-organic-producer-now-its-going-to-give-them-away/601108613

 

Study Shows Value of Soil Microbiome, Nurtured in Organic Farming, Harmed by Chemical-Intensive Ag

A study in the journal Biology and Fertility of Soils has confirmed once again that organic agriculture contributes significantly to soil health, improving ecological functions that are harmed by conventional, chemical-intensive farming practices.

https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/08/study-documents-value-of-soil-microbiome-nurtured-in-organic-farming-harmed-by-chemical-intensive-ag/

 

Horizon Organic and Wallaby Achieve B Corp™ Certification

Horizon Organic, a pioneer in organic dairy and the largest USDA-certified organic milk brand in the world, and Wallaby, a leading brand of creamy Australian-style yogurts and organic Greek yogurts, today announced they have achieved B Corp Certification. To become a Certified B Corporation™ a business must meet high standards of verified performance, accountability and transparency in a number of areas, from employee benefits to supply chain practices, input materials and charitable giving.

https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20240813la82333/horizon-organic-and-wallaby-achieve-b-corp-certification

 

Uncle Matt’s Organic® Launches Ginger Honey Lemonade

Uncle Matt’s Organic®, the nation’s #1 selling brand of organic orange juice, introduces Ginger Honey Lemonade, a refreshing and delicious beverage perfect for summer sipping. Uncle Matt’s Organic’s dedication to organic, better-for-you beverages is unmatched and this innovative addition to its lemonade line blends tart and sweet flavors with the natural benefits of real Peruvian ginger and Brazilian wildflower honey.

​​https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/uncle-matts-organic-launches-ginger-honey-lemonade-302218811.html

 

Photos of the Week: WIU Organic Research Farm

And let’s wrap things up with our Photos of the Week, coming to us this week from the Allison Organic Research and Demonstration Farm at Western Illinois University. 

https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/13524-photos-of-the-week-wiu-organic-research-farm

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