Have you heard the news? Organic food is dangerous. At least that’s according to various articles, studies and statements that have hijacked headlines over the past few years. While such misleading rumors are easy to laugh off, it gets hard when shoppers start believing them.
Learn the habits of two organics shoppers and how they fit into general consumer trends. Many things are weighing down consumers' wallets - will organic be one of them?
The chief of policy and external relations for the Organic Trade Association talks about the new Farm Bill, what research she follows and how they respond to food-safety legislative issues.
The executive director Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service talks about encouraging farmers to get into organics, what organic education looks like and how retailers can support their mission.
The executive director for the Organic Farming Research Foundation talks about his role in the organization, how organics has grown and what the industry should look like in the future.
The House Agriculture Committee is holding public hearings on the 2012 Farm Bill, which will succeed the current 2008 bill.
After years of discussion, government standards specifically for organic pet food are on the fast track.
The National Organic Program regulates the standards for production, handling, product labeling, certification and accreditation of organically produced agricultural products according to organic rules established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The NOP Final Rule took effect in 2001 and was fully implemented in 2002. Since then, there have been a handful of changes. The following have occurred within the past year.