Top 5 - Organic News to Help You Grow #102
February 14, 2019
Returning to Organic Farming: Next Generation of Chinese Farmers
Wang Xin, 33, is a landscape designer by profession and farmer in practice. The strawberries coming from his organic plantation in the southern outskirts of Beijing are believed by his clients to be "the best of China."
NatureFresh Farms Doubles Organic Production in Canada
Consumer demand for organic and locally-grown produce has inspired NatureFresh Farms to expand on their organic greenhouse offerings at their Ontario facility. The company is not only significantly expanding their organic acreage in Canada, but also adding a number of items to their organic list.
How Danone, Kashi and Land O'Lakes Are Backing Sustainable Farming
Less than 1 percent of United States farms had an organic certification in 2017, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Due to its environmental and health benefits, organic agriculture is one sustainable agriculture method many farmers are hoping to adopt.
Village Farms Takes a Seat At The Cannabis Table
The Canada-based hydroponic grower of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers has thrown its hat into the cannabis ring.
Concentric Appoints Jarrett Chambers as EVP and Chief Commercial Officer
Concentric Ag Corporation, one of the leading developers of biological and plant nutrient inputs, has appointed Jarrett Chambers as executive vice president, marketing and sales and chief commercial officer.