Growing Organic Agriculture Sector Gets a Boost from Northeast States
The 2022 Census of Agriculture, conducted by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), collected more than 6 million data points about America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them. This included information on organic agriculture like producer characteristics (15% were under the age of 35, for example), farm specialization and top states and counties.
Our Opinion: Organic farming program for vets something entire area should watch
Barton announced this week that he helped secure $500,000 in state funding to support the nonprofit Rodale Institute’s intriguing Veteran Farmer Training program, a 35-week paid training course that helps veterans carve out careers in organic farming.
Amy’s Kitchen Launches Five New Global-Inspired Organic Soups
Amy’s Kitchen, the national leader in organic and natural food, announces five new soups that celebrate both international cuisines and American Southern classics. Each soup is cooked from scratch with organic ingredients, farm-fresh vegetables, and hearty grains
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) recently hosted Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Jimmy Panetta for a field day at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Salinas station. The event showcased the groundbreaking organic farming research conducted by Dr. Eric Brennan and underscored the urgent need for increased funding to sustain and expand this critical work.
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Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt Debuts Their Newest Flavor of Icelandic-style Organic Yogurt Exclusively in Sprouts Farmers Market
Painterland Sisters, an organic skyr yogurt brand focused on quality ingredients and organic regenerative dairy farming, is launching an exclusive new flavor, Passion Fruit, at Sprouts Farmers Market this October. It has been over a year since the USDA-certified organic, pasture-raised, non-GMO skyr yogurt has welcomed a new flavor to its lineup, and Passion Fruit is well worth the wait. The new “yog” delivers a thick, creamy skyr yogurt swirled with rich passion fruit, creating a refreshingly bright, luscious treat that also packs a punch with 16g of protein. Plus, it’s lactose-free, making it a perfect option for those with lactose sensitivity, without compromising flavor or nutrition.
