Top 5 organic news to help you grow #374

1. Fruit World expands specialty organic grape volume

Reedley, California-based Fruit World says it has expanded its specialty organic grape program by introducing new and unique heritage varieties. Read More

2. Organic Connection: Produce prices starting to show improvement

If two Honeycrisp apples were shown to you, would you be able to identify which is organic and which is the conventional one without looking at the ID stickers? What about the difference between two heads of leaf lettuce or two stalks of celery? Read More

3. Organic “Elodì” strawberry from Italy launched

Almaverde Bio, an Italian organic brand, launched the "Elodì" strawberry grown exclusively in Romagna. This strawberry is the result of research by the Newplant Group, together with CREA of Forlì. It is aimed at creating a product that is not only tasty and fragrant but also suitable for organic production. "Elodì" is marketed by Canova, the Apofruit Group company specializing in fresh organic fruit and vegetables. Read More

4. New Indiana Organic Network to engage farmers in statewide soil health census

A Purdue University interdisciplinary team is establishing a network of organic farmers to improve soil health. Read More

5. 8 Techies Who Switched Careers to Organic Farming & Found Ways to Make Profits

Does leaving your 9-to-5 job and moving to organic farming sound interesting? These stories will leave you motivated. Read More