Boulder County remains a proving ground for healthy, pesticide-free production. Erin Dreistadt and Jason Griffith’s story isn’t unlike many who started organic farming in Boulder County. They were gardeners who fell in love with the idea of growing their own food in a self-described wholesome way and began with just a couple of acres near Longmont in 2009. They now cultivate 25 acres on 100 acres of land and sell their food at farmer’s markets in Longmont and Boulder, as well as at a robust roadside stand. Happy Family Organics unveils five new nutritious innovations to address critical feeding milestones along little ones’ developmental journeys. “We are proud to introduce new products that not only taste delicious but provide critical nutritious solutions to parents’ most common challenges when feeding their little ones. From starting solids to self-feeding to advancing textures and tastes, these innovations help families navigate the entire feeding journey — from six months and beyond,” said Anne Laraway, the CEO and “Mom In Chief” of Happy Family Organics. NIFA invests nearly $34 million to help boost organic farming and ranching. NIFA has invested in 28 grants in FY2022 that support farmers and ranchers who grow and market high-quality organic food, fiber, and other products through two programs in NIFA’s organic agriculture portfolio: the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Organic Transitions Program (ORG). Eighteen OREI grants help fund research, education, and Extension projects to improve yields, quality, and profitability for producers and processors who have adopted organic standards. Ten ORG grants support research, education, and extension efforts to help existing and transitioning organic livestock and crop producers adopt organic practices and improve their market competitiveness. The Agriculture Department’s decision to allow a standalone text message option on food packaging does not comply with a 2016 GMO labeling law requiring an accessible alternative to QR codes, a federal judge has ruled.
Organic farming finds its niche: Boulder County remains proving ground for healthy, pesticide-free production
Erin Dreistadt and Jason Griffith’s story isn’t unlike many who started organic farming in Boulder County. They were gardeners who fell in love with the idea of growing their own food in a self-described wholesome way and began with just a couple acres near Longmont in 2009. They now cultivate 25 acres on 100 acres of land and sell their food at farmer’s markets in Longmont and Boulder, as well as at a robust roadside stand.
NIFA Invests Nearly $34 Million to Help Boost Organic Farming and Ranching
NIFA has invested in 28 grants in FY2022 that support farmers and ranchers who grow and market high-quality organic food, fiber and other products through two programs in NIFA’s organic agriculture portfolio: the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Organic Transitions Program (ORG). Eighteen OREI grants help fund research, education and Extension projects to improve yields, quality and profitability for producers and processors who have adopted organic standards. Ten ORG grants support research, education, and extension efforts to help existing and transitioning organic livestock and crop producers adopt organic practices and improve their market competitiveness.
Chef teaches Westlake seniors the value of organic food
Westlake Senior Center Chef Garrett Baglier wants to see older residents eating more organic food. So, on Sept. 8, he treated members of the center’s Engage, Thrive and Connect class , which meets twice monthly, to a tasty demonstration.Baglier perked up interest in his talk on organic food by telling the audience that he would be making an organic salad for all 20 attendees.
Happy Family Organics® Unveils Five Nutritious Innovations to Address Critical Feeding Milestones Along Little Ones’ Developmental Journeys
“We are proud to introduce new products that not only taste delicious but provide critical nutritious solutions to parents’ most common challenges when feeding their little ones. From starting solids to self-feeding, to advancing textures and tastes, these innovations help families navigate the entire feeding journey — from six months and beyond,” said Anne Laraway, the CEO and “Mom In Chief” of Happy Family Organics.
Judge rules GMO labeling needs more than QR code
The Agriculture Department’s decision to allow a standalone text message option on food packaging does not comply with a 2016 GMO labeling law requiring an accessible alternative to QR codes, a federal judge has ruled.
