The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold launches initiative supporting farmers’ transition to organic production

Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold, the first national beer brand to be USDA-certified organic, recently launched a new initiative called “Contract for Change” that supports American barley farmers who want to transition conventional fields to try organic production for the first time. The brand, alongside expert agronomists, will provide assistance to farmers as they navigate the […]

Study finds organic apples have a more diverse and balanced bacterial community than conventional apples

The old saying: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” may have to be changed to “an organic apple a day keeps the doctor away” in light of a new published study finding that organic apples contain a more diverse and balanced bacterial community than conventional apples. The researchers said this could make the […]

Rodale Institute launches new organic research and training centers in Georgia and California

The Southeast Organic Center and California Organic Center aim to innovate agriculture and increase healthy food access in their regions The Rodale Institute recently announced that it will launch new research and training centers in Georgia and California. The new Southeast Organic Center, a new regional resource center focused on the unique challenges of farmers […]

After 10 Years of Rapid Growth, What Does Organic Mean Today?

Organic food means many different things to many people. Some point to organic certification as the gold standard to reducing the environmental impacts of farming while ensuring that farmers make a living wage. Some see it as a healthier way to eat. Still others see it as elite, divisive, or watered-down. But one thing is […]

Breaking the cycle of chemicals and debt: organic farming in Cambodia

Keo Nov is a farmer in the Kandal Province of Cambodia. Together with his wife, he farms approximately 1,200 square meters of land, nearly a third of an acre. They have been managing their farm organically for about 5 years, growing over 20 kinds of vegetables which they eat and sell. Their four children now […]