Organic produce sales performed well in 2023 despite inflation
The organic produce category performed well in 2023 as devoted consumers opted for fresh fruits and vegetables grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Both dollar and volume sales increased compared to the previous year.
https://www.thepacker.com/news/organic/organic-produce-sales-performed-well-2023-despite-inflation
Finalists announced for the 2024 EU Organic Awards
The names of the finalists for the 2024 EU Organic Awards have been revealed today. For each of the eight categories, the top three projects have been selected, representing 24 finalists from 12 EU countries. The winners of the eight awards will be unveiled at the official ceremony in Brussels on 23 September, as part of a series of events and activities celebrating the annual EU Organic Day.
https://www.eesc.europa.eu/en/news-media/press-releases/finalists-announced-2024-eu-organic-awards
THIS LOCAL ORGANIC FARMER SHARES 6 TIPS FOR FALL GARDENING. TIP #1: START NOW.
EAT LOCAL WNY: HOW LOCAL FARMS LIKE THORPE’S ORGANIC FAMILY FARM ARE FEEDING OUR COMMUNITY
“Without farms, there is no food.”Naomi Thorpe, vegetable manager at Thorpe’s Organic Family Farm, sums up quite succinctly why it’s critical that we support our local farms and farmers. Thorpe’s Organic Family Farm, located in East Aurora, NY, is part of the Eat Local WNY campaign designed to inspire, motivate and encourage the Buffalo community to seek out more local food sources.
This Ohio group wants organic farmers to thrive, improve access to local food. Meet its new leader
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association operates to sustain the integrity of organics and provide farmers or handlers and processors access to profitability.As part of this effort, OEFFA promotes soil, animal and worker health. Now, the organization is training a new executive director to take over operations
