Producers warn of stalled federal payments and market consolidation, but say demand for local food remains strong.

A new international study into the impact of agricultural land use on climate change has found organic food production is worse for the climate than conventional farming, due to the fact that it needs ...

But as demand grows, organic farms are in decline. Organic acres slid nearly 11% from 2019 to 2021, the latest year of the USDA’s nationwide organic survey, while the number of farms actively ...

When it comes to sustainable practices on organic farms, bigger is not always better. In fact, large-scale organic farming practices often more closely resemble those of conventional farming, while ...

This page provides overviews of several important aspects of organic agriculture production such as roller crimping, weed control, and disease management. These sections can be navigated using the ...

PCC Community Markets has been named Best Organic Retailer at the third annual “An Organic Night Out with Sprouts and Friends ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Errol Schweizer has the essential take on the grocery industry. A coalition of brands is proving that Regenerative Organic ...

Starting an organic farm requires space, seeds, livestock and money. Fortunately, some financial help is available for people hoping to establish an organic farming operation. Organic farms grow ...

Twelve years ago, rice breeders with Lundberg Family Farms crossed two rice plant “parents” in hopes of cultivating a better black pearl rice plant. After growing generations and generations of ...

Organic farming practices focus on using natural methods to cultivate crops, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. This approach not only enhances the quality of food but also contributes to ...

A Canadian regenerative agriculture organisation is moving to establish an organic seed bank in Jamaica, positioning the initiative as a catalyst to transition local farmers away from chemical ...