The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Millennials will change the way you farm

Millennials—and most shoppers—prioritize convenience and social values when it comes to food purchases. Ken Dallmier of Clarkson Grain Company told farmers at the Farm Progress Virtual Experience that they need a “change in mindset and production practices” to meet the recent shift in buying preferences. “Millennials…are much more interested in how their food is produced, […]

Clemson grant addresses soil challenges for southeastern organic farmers

South Carolina farmers are faced with low soil organic carbon, low soil fertility, and weak soil structure, keeping them from successfully growing organic vegetables. Rongzhong Ye, an assistant professor at Clemson’s Pee Dee Research and Education Center (REC), has received a $500,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture for a […]

Rodale invests $2 million to increase land access for organic farmers

Rodale Institute is using “impact investing” by putting $2 million with   Iroquois Valley Farmland Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), a farmland finance company that provides organic and regenerative farmers land security through long-term leases, mortgages, and lines of credit. Rodale, long-time researcher of regenerative organic practices, is one of the top five shareholders in […]

Iowa sees organic growth as demand for the state’s crops, produce, milk, meat, and eggs grows

Iowa’s farmers are growing more organic crops, including corn, soybeans, hay, and oats, which are driving a 30% spike in organic acres from 2016 to 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic Survey. In 2019, Iowa had 779 certified organic farms with 133,691 acres, an increase of 47 farms and 30,555 more acres […]

Organic food companies, distributor donate meals, dollars to alleviate pandemic-driven food scarcity

Over 13 million U.S. children are reportedly facing food insecurity since the COVID-19 pandemic began months ago. The percentage of Canadian households impacted is up 45% since last year. Key organic players are filling empty plates through meal packages and online sales revenues. KeHE, specialty distributor to 30,000 natural food and independent groceries, is working […]