The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

New regenerative organic agriculture program to support South Dakota farmers

The OTI-RAPP program is led by Dr. Angela K. Jackson, who will advise and support producers interested in organic regenerative ag across the state through education, technical assistance, and outreach opportunities. The new Organic Transition Initiative–Regenerative Agriculture Pathway Program (OTI-RAPP), aims to equip South Dakota farmers with the knowledge and skills to adopt sustainable agricultural […]

Seed Integrity Pledge for Safe Seeds launched to provide resources for non-GMO seeds

The Seed Integrity Pledge for Safe Seeds was recently launched by GMO/Toxin Free USA to raise awareness about the increasing availability of GMO seeds, none of which have been safety tested, in the consumer market, and to provide a resource for non-GMO seeds. The website, SafeSeedPledge.org, hosts a database of seed companies that have pledged […]

Rodale Institute partners to create India’s first regenerative organic research center

Rodale Institute is joining Gallant Regenerative Organic Private Limited (GROPL) and University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (UASD) in India to launch a new center dedicated to Regenerative Organic Agriculture for long-term, on-farm research trials. The goal is to create model farms, understand better the needs of Indian farmers regarding regenerative organic practices, and help create […]

Organic produce increases to 2021 volume after multi-year decrease

Although growth slowed down a bit compared to the second quarter of 2024, organic produce sales grew for the third consecutive quarter. Volume had decreased for the previous two years. The Midwest and South led in volume and dollar growth this quarter, bringing growth back to 2021 volume. Both volume growth and dollars are down […]

Philadelphia organic farm buying Nebraska farmland to convert to organic

Belltown Farms, a Philadelphia-based company, has emerged as the second-largest buyer of farmland in Nebraska, purchasing around 19,000 acres for $41 million between 2018 and 2022. Unlike many large corporate farm buyers, Belltown operates its farms directly and focuses on organic farming. Their Nebraska holdings, including a 9,000-acre organic farm near Holstein, produce a variety […]