U.S. organic dairies to get additional $5m. In a second round of payments, USDA will provide additional assistance to organic dairy producers on top of the $15m that was paid out in the first round. Through the lens of a National Geographic photographer, the small family farms in the Organic Valley co-op look like national parks teeming with flora and fauna—honey bees, songbirds, rolling hills and native trees among them. And, of course, there’s an abundance of free-roaming cows.Clemson scientists study watermelon to improve organic vegetable production.Consumer interest in organically produced fruits and vegetables is growing and to help growers meet this demand, Clemson University scientists are studying watermelon production methods to develop strategies to improve productivity and profitability of organic vegetables. Common Ground Country Fair celebrates organic farming as Maine’s fall harvest arrives. Farmers and fairgoers gathered in Unity this weekend for the annual Common Ground Country Fair. The event, hosted by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, celebrates rural life and organic agriculture—with farms around the state setting up elaborate vegetable stands throughout the weekend. Earlier today, Vienna took home the title of “Best Organic City”, one of the 7 distinctions given as part of the annual EU Organic Awards. The award came in recognition of the unique efforts of the Austrian capital to turn some of its green spaces into organic food-producing landplots.
Organic Valley Brings the Farm to the City as Part of Climate Week NYC
Through the lens of a National Geographic photographer, the small family farms in the Organic Valley co-op look like national parks teeming with flora and fauna—honey bees, songbirds, rolling hills and native trees among them. And, of course, there’s an abundance of free-roaming cows.
Vienna is EU’s best organic city
Earlier today, Vienna took home the title of “Best Organic City”, one of the 7 distinctions given as part of the annual EU Organic Awards. The award came in recognition of the unique efforts of the Austrian capital to turn some of its green spaces into organic food-producing landplots.
https://www.themayor.eu/en/a/view/vienna-is-eu-s-best-organic-city-12094
Common Ground Country Fair celebrates organic farming as Maine’s fall harvest arrives
Farmers and fairgoers gathered in Unity this weekend for the annual Common Ground Country Fair. The event, hosted by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, celebrates rural life and organic agriculture—with farms around the state setting up elaborate vegetable stands throughout the weekend.
US organic dairies to get additional $5m through ODMAP
In a second round of payments, USDA will provide additional assistance to organic dairy producers on top of the $15m that was paid out in the first round.
Clemson scientists study watermelon to improve organic vegetable production
Consumer interest in organically produced fruits and vegetables is growing and to help growers meet this demand, Clemson University scientists are studying watermelon production methods to develop strategies to improve productivity and profitability of organic vegetables.
