Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt of Maine encouraged farmers to consider a transition to organic farming. “We’re integrating climate into all of our programming,” Moffitt told reporters following an outdoor discussion with a dozen Maine farmers at Crystal Spring Farm, in Brunswick. In reviewing new federal funding opportunities, Moffitt said the department’s approach was about “transforming the food system and investing in the food system in every scale and in every type of production.” Goals include financial and technical assistance, facilitating better access to local and regional markets, and advocating climate-smart commodities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Oragin named to the ‘Future 50’ Fastest-Growing Sustainable Companies list. “Our company’s commitment to sustainable products and practices has been a point of pride since we started as Organic Garage,” stated ORAGIN CEO Matt Lurie. “We have always focused on operating in the most environmentally friendly way possible and are proud to have been recognized by the Corporate Knights for that conscious choice.” The Organic Trade Association reports that its latest Industry Survey shows market volatility and pantry loading subsiding, with industry growth shifting back toward historic trends. The USDA announced the details of a framework to transform the American food system to benefit consumers, producers, and rural communities. The goal is to provide more options, increase access to food, and create more and better markets for small and mid-size producers. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said one of the agency’s investments includes helping conventional producers who want to transition to organic farming. In a bid to make organic and natural farming popular among the masses, the Gujarat government has taken a different route to develop sensitivity towards chemical-free farming practices among students, parents and a larger society. The State education department has stated that it will introduce a special chapter on organic farming in the syllabus of class 9 to 12. 

 

Gujarat to push for organic farming through school text-books

In a bid to make organic and natural farming popular among the masses, the Gujarat government has taken a different route to develop sensitivity towards chemical-free farming practices among students, parents and a larger society.

The State education department has stated that it will introduce a special chapter on organic farming in the syllabus of class 9 to 12. 

USDA Undersecretary in Maine touts organic farming to mitigate climate change

Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt encouraged farmers to consider a transition to organic farming. “We’re integrating climate into all of our programming,” Moffitt told reporters following an outdoor discussion with a dozen Maine farmers at Crystal Spring Farm, in Brunswick.

Oragin Named to The ‘Future 50’ Fastest-Growing Sustainable Companies List

“Our company’s commitment to sustainable products and practices has been a point of pride since we started as Organic Garage,” stated ORAGIN CEO Matt Lurie. “We have always focused on operating in the most environmentally friendly way possible and are proud to have been recognized by the Corporate Knights for that conscious choice.”

Vilsack: Organic Farming an Important Part of Transforming U.S. Food System

The USDA announced the details of a framework to transform the American food system to benefit consumers, producers, and rural communities. The goal is to provide more options, increase access to food, and create more and better markets for small and mid-size producers. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said one of the agency’s investments includes helping conventional producers who want to transition to organic farming.

Organic Industry Survey Shows Steady Growth

The Organic Trade Association reports that its latest Industry Survey shows market volatility and pantry loading subsiding, with industry growth shifting back toward historic trends.