"Not too long ago it seemed possible that stance might change. Under President Obama’s U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), there was a clear focus on reducing the volume of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere as a result of agriculture and food systems. Part of this...
Sweet, sweet summertime means Sweet Corn grown by our amazing organic produce partners, like Cal-Organic Farms whose sweet corn is now in! Enjoy it off the cob or try this great recipe from Cal-Organic for the perfect way to incorporate it in your summertime lunch...
So much beautiful, delicious organic produce, so many fun 4th of July recipes! This year, skip the food coloring and artificial flavors / colors and instead choose #organic fruits & veggies that are naturally Red, White & Blue! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 ️ Click here for the full list...
It's melon season! We have several producer partners with ready supplies of organic watermelon for your summer celebrations. Why not start thinking of a fun fruit salad for July 4th that will surely wow your friends & family?! Link to recipe by Nita's Vegetable Fruit Carving...
"This Farm Bill is an enormous wish-list for pesticide companies," says Andrew Kimbrell, executive director of Center for Food Safety. "By allowing it to pass, Congress is creating ever greater food insecurity among the nation's most vulnerable populations and jeopardizing the health of our children, our communities, and...
"The FDA and U.S. Centers for Disease Control are investigating an outbreak linked to 60 illnesses and at least 31 hospitalizations in five states. No deaths have been reported and the agencies urged residents in the eight states to throw out any melon that may...
"An additional 12 people have contracted salmonella from contaminated eggs produced by Rose Acre Farms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—bringing the total to 35. Eleven people have been hospitalized in the outbreak, and the eggs may have reached consumers in nine states. In March,...
"The Organic Trade Association has launched a pilot project to prevent and detect fraud in the global organic system. The three-month project was initiated to develop a voluntary fraud prevention program for organic companies, beginning with a "best practices" guide to facilitate the industry-wide implementation...
Organic sales in the U.S. totaled a new record of $49.4 billion in 2017, up 6.4 percent from the previous year, according to the Organic Trade Association. The organic food market hit $45.2 billion in sales, also breaking through to a new record for an...
