Organic Farmers Group Growing

According to Politico, the Organic Farmers Association is gaining momentum. The group, organized by the Rodale Institute, has formed a steering committee and will hold leadership elections early next year.  The panel includes 12 voting seats for certified organic farmers and seven non-voting seats for organic farm organizations.  The Rodale Institute says the organization has “several hundred members” that it is asking about their lobbying priorities and expects to be active in farm bill discussions.

Rodale Institute CEO Jeff Moyer said the startup group gained support last year from organic watchdogs who opposed the Organic Trade Associations’ stance on GMO labeling legislation.

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