Top 5 - Organic News to Help You Grow #339

1. Number of Ads for Organic Produce 13% of Total 

The shift toward fall commodities is in full swing. Apple cider, pomegranates, pumpkins, and hard squash joined new crop apples and pears for festive displays. Ads for onions and potatoes increased this week as shoppers looked toward heartier fare. Cabbage and carrots were also popular.  Read More

2. This Legacy Grower Sees Future of Family Farming in Web Development

“We are in arguably one of the most exciting times for the ag industry,” said John Paul, CEO and President of Cultivated Technology Group. Family farms face issues with water access, commodity pricing, labor costs, and corporatization. But fourth-generation farmer and now tech company CEO Paul says web development can open a new world of customers to family farms.  Read More

3. Celebrating CCOF’s 50th Birthday with 50 Reasons to Choose Organic 

In the past 50 years since CCOF’s founding in 1973, research about organic has come a long way. We now know that the benefits of organic our founding members believed in so fiercely are backed by scientific data to have a measurable effect on the wellbeing of our planet, communities, and economy.  Read More

4. Is Regenerative Organic Agriculture the New Trend? 

Farming beyond sustainable—that is how regenerative organic agriculture is described. It is a collection of practices that focus on regenerating soil health and the full farm ecosystem that have been devastated by growing food through industrial methods, according to the Regenerative Organic Alliance.  Read More

5. Clemson Scientists Study Watermelon to Improve Organic Vegetable Production 

Consumer interest in organically produced fruits and vegetables is growing and to help growers meet this demand, Clemson University scientists are studying watermelon production methods to develop strategies to improve productivity and profitability of organic vegetables.  Read More