Top 5 - Organic News to Help You Grow #171

1. Coalition for Sustainable Organics Supports Hydroponic Lawsuit 

The Coalition for Sustainable Organics says it is pleased with the schedule set in the lawsuit brought by the Center for Food Safety relating to the organic certification of container and hydroponic growing systems.    Read More

2. Western Growers Hires De Ann Davis as Senior Vice President, Science 

WGA recently announced the addition of De Ann Davis, PhD, as Senior Vice President of Science. Davis brings extensive expertise to the leadership team with more than 25 years of experience in the development and execution of technical global programs, including food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.   Read More 

3. OTA Seats New Board Members and Officers 

The Organic Trade Association’s Board of Directors seated two new members, welcomed back three others, and appointed representatives to serve as leaders on the Board and within the Association’s affiliated organizations just two days after its record-breaking, first-ever virtual Annual Meeting for members.   Learn More

4. Bradenton Farm Is First in Nation to Offer Organic Edible Bamboo

Three years after experimenting with its first crop of edible organic bamboo on an eight-acre plot where it usually grows citrus, Mixon Fruit Farms in Bradenton harvested its first crop last week.  Read More 

5. Awe Sum Organics Brings Stonefruit to Retail

Awe Sum Organics will be offering Frog Hollow Farm’s stonefruit again this year, turning this season into an opportunity retailers don’t want to miss out on.   Learn More