The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

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 […]

Pandemic spawns new channels bringing farm-fresh food direct to consumers

As restaurant business plummeted during COVID-19, farmers and restaurants have sought ways to get food directly to customers through home delivery, meal kits, and online shopping. Chicago’s Fresh Midwest, restaurant food distributor, offers fresh meat and produce through home delivery. Shelly’s Fresh Picks (Niles, Illinois) has been delivering local farm food since 2006, but has […]

Many countries around the world doubt safety of genetically modified foods

By Brian Kennedy and Cary Lynne Thigpen Concern about genetically modified foods is widespread globally, with about half of people in 20 countries around the world saying these foods are unsafe to eat, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted between October 2019 and March 2020. As growth in the world’s population increases demand on the […]