Top 5 - Organic News to Help You Grow #154

1. National Organic Producer Survey Now Open 

The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) have released two national organic surveys—one for certified organic producers and the other for producers transitioning to organic certification. 

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2. Oppy Imports North America’s First Organic Arra 15 Grapes

Building on its success as one of the top marketers of Peruvian table grapes in the world, Oppy has added another international first to its wide-ranging repertoire by becoming the inaugural importer of the organic green seedless Arra 15 variety.

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3. Clemson Draws USDA Praise for Organic Certification

The regulatory arm of Clemson University has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program (NOP) as among the nation’s best organic certification programs.

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4. Northwest Pear Crop Remains Steady 

Superfresh Growers is pleased with the recent pace of Northwest pear movement. They are positioned to have pears well into summer, and will have Green Anjou pears right up to new crop pear season.

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5. New York City startup, Re-Nuble, Turns Food Waste into Fertilizer

New York City startup is using potato peels, apple cores, and rotten tomatoes to help farmers grow fresh fruits and vegetables.

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