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
The Government Shutdown: What it Means for Organic Farming and Research
In the midst of a government shutdown, with no clear end in sight, organic farming and research is taking a hit. A complete freeze in all federal work directly affects the nation’s programming at USDA, especially for organic producers and the agricultural research they depend on. This month’s Policy Corner breaks it down.
Two Years of Farmer-Led Trials
As we wrap up the second cohort of Farmer-Led Trials, and prepare to open applications for the third season, OFRF’s Research & Education Program Manager, Mary Hathaway reflects on the lessons, challenges, and highlights of supporting farmers in conducting their own research trials.
The Story Behind HEAL: Collective Power for Food System Change
HEAL Food Alliance is a multi-sector, multi-racial coalition dedicated to transforming food and farm systems through policy, education, and grassroots support. OFRF joined HEAL for a “Lunch and Learn” event recently, aimed at building stronger connections between our organization and others working in the food and agriculture sectors. We were inspired by the powerful work that HEAL is doing. Here are our takeaways.
School Lunches Might Look Different This Year: Federal Funding Freezes Pinch School Food Programs
For a research project, OFRF’s Policy & Communications intern, Marina Santos, dove into understanding the impact of federal funding freezes on school lunch programs, farmers growing the food, and the communities they feed.
