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Spring Storms in Policymaking: How Organic Research is Affected by Reconciliation

Reconciliation is a fast-track budget process that allows Congress to adjust spending, revenue, and debt limits. For advocates of organic farming and publicly-funded agricultural research, reconciliation can have profound implications on the future of important programs. Learn what’s happening right now, and what’s at stake for organic agriculture.

May 8th, 2025|Categories: Gordon's Policy Corner, News|

OFRF Urges NOSB to Keep Driving Bold Farmer-Centered Organic Research

OFRF submitted comments and delivered oral testimony at the National Organic Standards Board's spring meeting urging continued investment in bold, farmer-centered organic research priorities. Our recommendations address persistent gaps and propose new focus areas to help the organic sector thrive.

May 1st, 2025|Categories: News|

Organic Research in the Balance: What’s Happening in Wisconsin

From breeding new varieties of organic carrots to overcoming hurdles to achieving efficacy in organic meat curing, Wisconsin is undoubtedly a leader in organic production and research. This article, originally published in Marbleseed's Organic Broadcaster in spring 2025, highlights Wisconsin's organic industries and research and the contributions being made to the broader organic community.

April 30th, 2025|Categories: News|

Real Talk on EQIP: One Organic Farm’s Journey Through Federal Funding

(Versión en español a continuación) Three Feathers Farm is a small, BIPOC-led organic farm located on four-and-a-half acres in Morgan Hill, California, a mere twenty minutes south of San Jose. Their story offers a transparent look at what it’s really like to work with NRCS: the benefits, the obstacles, and the lessons they’ve learned.

April 10th, 2025|Categories: Farmer Stories, News, TOPP West|

Fetterman and Schiff Reintroduce the Organic Science and Research Investment (OSRI) Act

Senators Fetterman and Schiff have reintroduced the Organic Science and Research Investment (OSRI) Act to strengthen U.S. organic farming. Backed by OFRF and over 80 organizations, the bill would invest in the research and tools farmers need to meet growing demand and build resilience.

April 10th, 2025|Categories: News|

Interviews with some of our favorite organic farmers

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