The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Agroforestry shows great promise as regenerative ag technique

Trees represent one of the most promising regenerative agriculture techniques, according to Ethan Steinberg, CEO and co-founder of Propagate, an agroforestry startup. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines agroforestry as “the intentional combination of agriculture and forestry to create productive and sustainable land use practices.” There are five main agroforestry practices: alley cropping or planting crops in […]

Sevita introduces non-GMO, high oleic Alinova soybean variety

Sevita Genetics has received regulatory approval for Alinova, a non-GMO, high-oleic soybean variety, which is the first of its kind for Canada’s food-grade soybean industry. The variety, which is available for planting this growing season, is also tolerant to soybean cyst nematode. It is a mid- to late-season variety suitable for Ontario and Quebec growing […]

International Non-GMO Summit focuses on ensuring non-GMO and deforestation-free supplies

GMO-free requires dialogue and cooperation along the entire value chain Consumers want food that is produced without genetic engineering and deforestation. There is sufficient non-GMO, deforestation-free feed (made from non-GMO soy) available for the European market, but equitable supply relationships and long-term contracts are necessary to ensure the supply security. These were the key conclusions […]

Nature’s Path supports 15 community gardens with more than $100,000 in grants through its Gardens for Good Program 

Nature’s Path, North America’s largest certified breakfast and snack food company, is awarding 15 community gardens $7,500 each through its annual Gardens for Good program. Gardens for Good celebrates the meaningful work organic community gardens do across North America. “Community gardens play a vital role in increasing access to organic food for everyone,” says Jyoti Stephens, VP Mission & Strategy at Nature’s […]

USDA restores Organic Certification Cost Share Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) recently announced that they would be restoring reimbursement rates for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), which provides reimbursements to organic farms and handling operations, to 75% of the certified organic operation’s eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $750 per scope. This brings the […]