The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Transforming farm waste into eco-friendly fertilizer and renewable fuel

Clemson University scientist develops system to help farmers and protect the planet Scientist Brian Ward of Clemson University’s Coastal Research and Education Center is working on a project that could not only change how we think about agricultural waste, but also help the planet in the process. The system Ward is developing transforms leftover farm materials like […]

University of Florida experts call for expansion of organic farming to meet rising demand

Consumer demand currently outweighs the availability of farms growing fresh organic produce University of Florida experts and stakeholders are inviting growers and investors to consider organic farming, as consumer demand for fresh organic produce is outpacing the availability of farms growing it. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, organic acreage makes up less than 1% […]

New USDA grant supports farmers’ transition to organic practices

A new program for farmers in Iowa and the Midwest can help farmers transition to organic, thanks to a grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s National Organic Program. Despite organic product sales increasing—they were up by 5.2% in 2024, according to the Organic Trade Association, totaling $71.6 billion—and other potential benefits of “going organic,” learning […]

British journalist ate only organic food for a month and saw health benefits

To mark Organic September, journalist and mother-of-two Dianne Bourne joined a United Kingdom trial run by the Soil Association to test the health impacts of eating only organic food for a month. Before starting, participants avoided organic food for two weeks and underwent gut health tests. Bourne received a £100 ($135.58) weekly budget to shop […]

Johnson family celebrates 50 years of organic farming

By Wren Murphy, Madison Daily Leader A 50-year legacy grew out of conversations around the dinner table, Jolene Johnson recalled. In 1975, Bernard and William “Bill” Johnson, Jolene’s husband, decided to go organic, no longer using synthetic pesticides or fertilizers due to their concerns about safety and the environment. Charlie, Allan and Kevin, Bernard’s sons, […]