Top 5 - Organic News to Help You Grow #191

1. ‘Introduction to Small Scale Organic Farming’ Workshop

Are you a farmer or prospective farmer in inland Southern California wanting to learn more about organic farming methods and regulations? Attend the free University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Zoom workshop on 'Introduction to Small Scale Organic Farming' on December 15.   Learn More

2. Duncan Family Farms Launches New Water Efficiency Initiative

Duncan Family Farms® is doing its best to commit to water efficiency and has taken on the help of Measure to Improve to solve this sustainability issue. Through this new partnership, the grower launched a new company-wide Water Use Efficiency initiative for measuring, collecting, and analyzing water data.     Read More

3. Berry People’s Peruvian Partnerships Offers Year-Round Supply of Blueberries

Berry People, a year-round, full-line shipper of branded organic and conventional strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and avocados, has recently secured strong, influential partnerships with growers in Peru. These relationships will allow Berry People to provide promotable volumes of flavorful, reasonably priced blueberries to fill any third- and fourth-quarter supply gaps.     Read More

4. Clemson Researcher Studies Organic Agriculture Soil Changes

The organic industry is the fastest-growing agricultural segment in the United States, but low soil organic carbon, meager soil fertility, and poor soil structure are keeping South Carolina farmers from reaping the benefits of this market.   Read More

5. Jacobs Farm del Cabo Kicks Off Organic Holiday Herbs

With the start of the holiday season and Thanksgiving fast approaching, Jacobs Farm del Cabo’s holiday herb program is in full swing. In preparation, the company is now shipping its popular organic Poultry and Holiday Herb Mixes and their full line of fresh, organic, culinary herb packs.     Read More