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Washington State University’s Eggert Family Organic Farm will host U-Pick pumpkin times starting later this week.  Visit the farm Friday, September 30th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., or Saturday October 1st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to find the pumpk...

Earlier this week, Economic Research Service reported organic trade reached $3.4 billion in 2021.  Since 2011, there has been an uptick in the total value of imported organic products, partially because more products are being tracked and partially because more high-value organic products, such as blueberries and squash, are being imported into the United States.  The Uni...

Earlier this week, the Department of Agriculture announced the details of a $300 million investment for a new Organic Transition Initiative.  Funded in part by the American Rescue Plan, the initiative will help build new and better markets and income streams for farmers, according to USDA.   ...

The Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program and Organic Certification Cost Share Program. The programs help producers and handlers cover the cost of organic certification, along with other related expenses ...

Earlier this week, the USDA published the Origin of Livestock final rule for organic dairy. The Department said the change to the USDA organic regulations will promote a fairer and more competitive market for all organic dairy producers. The rule ensures that certified USDA organic dairy products are produced to the same consistent standard ...

Consumer interest in organic products continues to grow. Industry analyst Ryan Koory of Mercaris said the latest information is based on 2020, the latest full year data. “Organic food sales reach $20-billion, which is a record setting level.” ...

NASS is conducting the 2021 Organic Survey to gather new data on certified organic crops and livestock nationwide. USDA said the effort is critical to help determine the economic impact of certified organic agriculture production on the nation ...

According to an economic analysis report from Oregon State University, exports of agriculture from the state increased 25% over the past six years. That report also showed the number of small farms in Oregon increased since 2015. 3,417 small farms, which is an operation of nine acres or less, have started over the past six years ...

On Tuesday, the USDA extended the deadline for farmers who are certified organic, or transitioning to organic, to apply for pandemic assistance. The Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program helps cover certification and education expenses ...

Washington State University food systems program, Viva Farms and Organic Seed Alliance, will host the first ever Washington Organic Seed Summit. Project manager, Aba Kiser, says organizers hope the three-day event be a network building opportunity for Evergreen State based seed growers of all levels of experience. ...