USDA organic dairy promotion opens schools to small organic dairies
The Organic Dairy Product Promotion aims to expand children’s access to organic dairy through schools and youth programs. Learn more
https://www.newhope.com/brands/usda-organic-dairy-promotion-opens-schools-to-small-organic-dairies
USDA invests $50M in organic research
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Program is investing more than $50.5 million in 30 organic agriculture projects. The projects are part of the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative and the Organic Transitions Program, according to a USDA announcement. OREI funds research, education and extension projects to improve yields, quality and profitability for producers and processors who have adopted organic standards.
https://www.thepacker.com/news/organic/usda-invests-50m-organic-research
Pesticide use drives renewed push for organic cotton
The crop’s heavy reliance on chemicals fuels a report urging more government support for the organic alternative.
https://www.eenews.net/articles/pesticide-use-drives-renewed-push-for-organic-cotton/
USDA expands market information for organic produce
The USDA is expanding organic market news coverage for farmers markets in Pennsylvania, Iowa, New York and California, as well as organic specialty crops and dairy products.
https://www.thepacker.com/news/organic/usda-expands-market-information-organic-produce
Nature’s Way was a pioneer of organic food in Easton. 50 years later, it’s still going strong.
The original owners of Nature’s Way in Easton were trendsetters, store manager Amanda Leather said.
When the store opened in 1975, Leather said it introduced organic and natural products way ahead of the trend. Now, the store’s 50th anniversary is approaching.
