Top 5 - Organic News to Help You Grow #261

1. Braga Fresh Family Farms Details Spring Transition 

Spring has nearly sprung! As the weather begins to transition to warmer temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere, fresh produce growers on the Central Coast of California are following suit. For Braga Fresh Family Farms, the spring transition for its entire Josie’s Organics line of products has begun.    Read More

2. Duncan Family Farms Achieves Sustainably Grown Certification

Duncan Family Farms, a fourth-generation, multi-regional certified organic farm and leading grower of baby leaf items, has earned the Sustainably Grown Certification, making it one of the first organic fresh herb, lettuces, greens, and vegetable companies to gain this credential. The Sustainably Grown Certification Program, provided by SCS Global Services, is a comprehensive framework that guides agricultural operations with a roadmap to meet emerging market needs for social responsibility and environmental stewardship.    Read More

3. AgTech Workforce Development Summit Comes to Salinas

The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and Hartnell College have partnered to host AgTechX Ed on Wednesday, April 13. This half-day event will comprise three panels, with several keynote addresses, covering topics including: industry issues and skill identification, education and workforce development strategies, and current and future workforce needs on the farm.      Read More

4. Grower Challenges and Seed Needs Loom Large for Organic Industry 

The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) have released the National Organic Research Agenda (NORA) and State of Organic Seed (SOS). The two reports are published every five years to examine organic farming challenges across the US, identify research needs, and better understand the organic seed needs of producers.    Read More

5. Kirschenman Expands Organic Program

“We couldn’t think of a better way to add value for our customers than to offer a source of early organic and conventional grapes,” said Wayde Kirschenman, President. “Kirschenman pledged to expand our organic program to simplify the ordering process for our customers, and after five years of developing our vineyards, we now have both the organic and conventional volumes to meet our customer’s shifting needs.”    Read More