Organic News

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 […]

Defenders of organic integrity win victory for transparency and open government

Organic producers and stakeholders gain access to documentation of Trump decision to withdraw animal welfare standards for organic livestock

Farmers go organic in search of millennial dollars

It’s a striking statistic—as the total number of farms across the U.S. shrunk from 2012 to 2017, the number of organic farms jumped 27 percent. There were 18,166 organic farms listed, producing a doubling in the value of their organic farm products. Following several years of stagnant crop prices, particularly corn, soy, and wheat, farmers […]

Rise of organic farming fueled by concerns about use of glyphosate, other chemicals

The number of organic farms in Alberta, Canada has grown significantly in recent years, driven by concerns about glyphosate herbicide and other agricultural chemicals. Around 240 Alberta farm operations transitioned to organic between 2014 and 2017, according to the Canada Organic Trade Association. There were 525 organic growers in Alberta in 2017, up from 280 […]