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 Proposed USDA Restructuring Will Hurt Farmers, Not Bring the Agency Closer to Them
By Vinnie Trometter, OFRF Policy Manager Record-high input costs, low commodity and specialty crop prices, and lack of access to markets are placing massive economic pressures on farmers. In January of this year, over 300 farm groups sent a letter to Congressional leadership issuing a dire warning that the long-term viability of American agriculture is under threat unless conditions change. Since then, the situation has only gotten worse. The war in Iran has spiked fertilizer prices during the peak spring planting season, affecting the vast majority of farmers who [...]
Meeting the Moment for Organic Research: A Novel Approach with Researcher and Extension Regional Meetups
OFRF is leading new Research and Extension Regional Meetups for organic research, extension, and specialists at organic conferences across the US.
Earth Day Spotlight: Organic Farming as Stewardship
In honor of Earth Day, we’re spotlighting four organic farmers from across the country who prioritize the health of the planet through land stewardship and working in partnership with natural systems.
Source: North Star Organics
Working with NRCS: North Star Organics’ Story and Recommendations
North Star Organics, owned and operated by Cheryl and Alan Kobernik, is a 40-acre certified-organic cherry farm located in Frankfort, Michigan. This is the story of how their organic cherry farm is using NRCS programs to meet conservation goals - and what they’ve learned from this experience.
