Organic in the Media

Organic in the Media2022-12-02T18:16:27+00:00

News From Other Sources

There’s a lot going on in the world of organic farming. Our community is always striving to grow and educate. We’ll aggregate and share other organic news from a variety of sources in this section.

OFRF News

Agricultural Runoff: Organic Practices as a Method for Marine Conservation

This month, our Policy & Programs intern takes a deep dive into the intersection of agriculture and marine health, highlighting how agricultural runoff impacts our oceans and estuaries. As a Religious Studies major and Oceanography minor, Jazea's unique perspective bridges land and sea, offering insights into the consequences of conventional farming practices on marine ecosystems, and the solutions that organic systems offer.

December 5th, 2024|Categories: Gordon's Policy Corner, News|Tags: |

Advancing Organic Agriculture: Sharing Fire Blight Research with Rep. DeLauro’s Office

Dr. Quan Zeng is a plant pathologist, focusing on bacterial plant pathogens, specifically Erwinia amylovora, the cause of fire blight. Federal funding for organic agricultural research is crucial to continue this type of research, which equips farmers with solutions to production challenges that threaten their economic viability.

December 4th, 2024|Categories: News|

Returning to My Roots

As his internship with the OFRF comes to an end, Dakota Moore reflects on the experiences and lessons that have shaped him as a farmer, advocate, and organic professional. From supporting cutting-edge research to presenting in webinars, his internship has been "a transformative journey, equipping me with the tools to revitalize my family farm and pursue a career advancing sustainable agriculture."

November 24th, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: |

A Landscape Shift: Opportunities and Challenges for Organic Agriculture Under a Trump Administration

What do this year’s election results mean for the Organic Farming Research Foundation and organic agriculture at large? With a Trump presidency and a solid, multi-seat Republican majority in the Senate, the USDA will likely be shaped and directed in line with the new administration’s vision.

November 8th, 2024|Categories: Gordon's Policy Corner, News|
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