Organic News

Canada invests in organic growers to boost consumption of Canadian-made organics

Canadians are consuming more organic and local food—13% more people are buying local since the pandemic began, with three-fourths deliberately choosing Canadian. But the 5,800 organic producers need to connect more with consumers, as much of the organic food supply for Canada is imported; imports were valued at $789 million (Canadian dollars) in 2019. The […]

A guide to organic farming degrees and careers

By Kasia Kovacs At a glance: Organic farming and sustainable agriculture can be studied at the college level. Demand for organic food continues to grow, making it a solid career path for students. Students can choose from multiple careers, such as farmer, consultant, or inspector. The future of conventional farming doesn’t exactly inspire optimism. The Bureau […]

Earth Fare natural food stores rise from the ashes of bankruptcy

Supporters of natural and organic foods were dismayed when natural food retail chain Earth Fare suddenly closed its 50 stores and filed for bankruptcy in February. But now, thanks to new leadership, the chain is being revitalized with eight of its stores reopening and more to follow. Key to Earth Fare’s rebirth was investment from […]

Rodale Institute farming partnership joins hospitals with local organic farmers

The Rodale Institute, pioneer in organic agriculture research located in eastern Pennsylvania, has joined with St. Luke’s Health Network in Lehigh County to provide food to local hospitals and their employees, friends, and families. The organic farm tucked next to St. Luke’s Anderson Campus, doubling in size over eight years and supported by a quarter-million-dollar […]

General Mills’ 34,000-acre Gunsmoke Farms receives organic certification

General Mills recently announced Gunsmoke Farms has received organic certification by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program. Gunsmoke, a 34,000-acre farm outside of Pierre, South Dakota, had been managed conventionally for more than three decades before its transition to organic over the last three years using regenerative agriculture practices. The combination of cover […]