Top 5: Organic News to Help You Grow #83
September 27, 2018
Organto Launches Year-Round Organic Avocado Farm
Organto Foods Inc. (OGO), an integrated provider of value-added organic vegetables and fruits announced that it has expanded its product portfolio with the addition of year-round organic avocado. Demand for organic avocado has grown steadily and is expected to continue to grow into the future due to the fruit's nutritious profile which is high in potassium, heart healthy monounsaturated fats and fiber.
Former Whole Foods Board Chairman Joins Concentric
John B. Elstrott, Ph.D., has joined the board of directors of Concentric Ag Corporation, a developer and producer of proprietary biological and essential plant nutrient inputs for specialty and broadacre crops. Dr. Elstrott served as the chairman of the board and chair of the audit committee for Whole Foods Market Inc. from 1994 to 2017 prior to its sale to Amazon.
Elliot Coleman, Famous Author & Researcher, Shares His Organic Farming Experience
Eliot Coleman is a pioneer of the organic farming movement. During this podcast, Coleman presents the simplest and most sustainable ways of growing top-quality organic vegetables and updates practical information on marketing the harvest, small-scale equipment, and farming and gardening for the long-term health of the soil.
The Climate Change Mitigation Potential of Organic Agriculture
When it comes to taking action on climate change, transitioning to renewable energy typically gets the most attention. But the food we eat and how we grow it is just as central. Data show that many agricultural practices, including organic farming, can have a significant impact in the fight to protect people and the planet.
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Sustainability More Than A Buzz Word For Organic Companies
Sustainable Food Trade Association (SFTA) members have shared 185 detailed sustainability reports that contains aggregated data from some of the largest organic producers in North America. Sales of organic continue to be a top priority for SFTA members, and impressively, an average of 76% of members’ sales are from certified organic products.