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Farm Progress Holds Successful 2024 Organic Grower Summit
Farm Progress Holds Successful 2024 Organic Grower Summit
Farm Progress Holds Successful 2024 Organic Grower Summit
The 2024 Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, CA, again proved to be the premier gathering for the Organic farming community.  The event welcomed hundreds of participants from across the U.S. organic industry.   “This year’s enthusiastic participation underscores the growing interest in sustainable and innovative farming practices,” said Matt Jungmann, Farm Progress national events director. “The Or
USDA Rolls Our ODPP Pilot
USDA Rolls Our ODPP Pilot
USDA Rolls Our ODPP Pilot
Part of the USDA’s Organic Dairy Product Promotion Program works to expand access of organic dairy products within schools and youth programs across the county.   “It provides $15 million to expand access to organic dairy products," said the USDA’s Jenny Moffitt.  "We were excited to ...
What USDA Programs Continue Now?
What USDA Programs Continue Now?
What USDA Programs Continue Now?
With the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill on September 30th, the question running through farm county is what programs have stopped and what programs continue?   “Some programs that are called orphan programs that effective September 30th basically stopped," said Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack.  "There a...
Final Round Of USDA Organic Awards Announced
Final Round Of USDA Organic Awards Announced
Final Round Of USDA Organic Awards Announced
Building capacity building infrastructure, building demand, all aspects of the USDA grant program centered on organic growers and the organic industry.   “We're excited to announce our 4th and final round of the Organic Market Development Grants. This is $...
Legislation Introduced to Align Organic Ag with Industry
Legislation Introduced to Align Organic Ag with Industry
Legislation Introduced to Align Organic Ag with Industry
The organic agriculture sector has been a growing segment for over 100 years but was really spurred in the 1990s. Now, Washington's Congressman from the 4th District, Dan Newhouse, has introduced legislation to help continue building on the organic agriculture front.

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