organic production

U.S. organic sales doubled between 2012 and 2017, even though the total value of U.S. agricultural sales remained flat.  The USDA says growth in the organic sector has taken off since the early 2010's as food manufacturers, retailers, and livestock producers have increased their demand for organic foods and inputs.  ...

If there's one thing organic farmers in this country can agree on, it's the importance of treating the soil right.   "We believe that soil health is the foundation of our farm and our business," said Ben Whalen who runs at organic vegetable and flower farm in Maine.  ...

Organic farmers will harvest a record number of acres across the U.S. this year despite the weather and trade challenges plaguing agriculture in 2019.   According to the Annual Acreage Report by Mercaris, farmers will harvest 3.1 million acres of U.S. l...

Organic farmers will harvest a record number of acres across the U.S. this year despite the weather and trade challenges plaguing agriculture in 2019.   According to the Annual Acreage Report by Mercaris, farmers will harvest 3.1 million acres of U.S. l...