The very mention of a food or supplement on the Dr. Oz show can send demand for a natural product through the roof. This may be good news for some manufactures, but often it can be hard for companies to keep up....More
Many have the vision of creating a community-involved local and sustainable food supply. In the town of Northampton, Massachusetts, it is actually happening. Read all about their story in Organic Connections, the magazine for Natural Vitality....More
Consumers confused about food sustainability need only look to photographer Douglas Gayeton's Lexicon of Sustainability project to learn the meaning behind the movement's most popular vocabulary....More
The number of certified organic producers continues to grow each year, but could an even bigger trend be fueling the future of organic? USDA's Kathleen Merrigan shares advice for how organic, local food can drive sales for natural retailers....More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan discusses the latest news in organic and the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative....More
We chat with American environmental activist and author Laurie David about her inspiration to print The Prince's Speech, a manifesto about what's wrong with our food system and how we can make it right....More
The USDA recently announced it will expedite genetically engineered (GE) seed deregulation petitions. Is this the kiss of death for organic? We dig into why science on GMOs remains murky and what this new process means for the non-GMO movement....More
Apple juice, organic baby formula and brown rice—an unlikely trio that all were recently found to contain high levels of arsenic. Here's how Lundberg Family Farms, Nature's One and the Organic Trade Association are responding to the unfavorable news....More
The world's largest seed and chemical companies—Monsanto and BASF—made announcements that Europe is not a viable market for genetically modified crops. What does this mean for the United States?...More
The organics sector in the United States and European Union is valued at more than $50 billion combined and rising yearly, reports the USDA. Beginning June 1, the worlds' two largest organic producers will begin trading under a single organic certification—what does this mean for your organic business?...More
The farm bill—a nickname for the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008—may face serious cuts to local, organic programs this year. Will big food corporations continue to box out government assistance for organic agriculture?...More
Livestock drug ractopamine is sickening animals at an alarming rate. Which makes you wonder: What is the drug doing to people who consume trace amounts of it every day?...More
The 2012 EcoFarm Conference addressed new organic standards, the future of the seed industry and the role of organic in the global food supply, among other hot topics in sustainable agriculture....More
Before slapping a meaningless and confusing "natural" label on meat products, ranchers in Boulder, Colo., may need to adhere to a new set of rules....More
Rising feed costs, hikes in farmers' wages and weather-related shortages signal a supply crunch and price hike for organic milk products. Is the dairy market headed for another 2009?...More
Author, lecturer, and public health attorney Michele Simon has made it her life’s work to help us understand the who, what, and where of political lobbying in the food system....More
In response to the New York Times article "Organic Agriculture May Be Outgrowing Its Ideals," Larry Jacobs, CEO of Del Cabo organics, tells us what's really going on in the Baja Peninsula....More
Stonyfield's "CE-Yo" and president today announced in a blog that he will resign from his current positions, but remain actively involved with the company as its chairman....More
While organically-grown produce is light years better than conventional agriculture, it can also negatively affect the eco-system if it's not done sustainably....More
While passing a farm bill in an election year seems unlikely, groups such as the Organic Farming Research Foundation are steadfastly campaigning for organic agriculture. Here's a breakdown of the OFRF's recommendations to USDA....More
Organic's had a busy year and, arguably, one of its loudest when it comes to preserving our country's pure food supply. Here are the top milestones of 2011 along with trends that will drive organic market growth in the coming year....More
Despite extensive campaigning against GMOs on Boulder County's Open Space, county officials all expressed support Dec. 20 in favor of coexistence of GE seeds and organic farming methods. Here's why I'm concerned for organic farmers....More
In a persistently bad economy where the mere absence of bad news is seen as good news, food shoppers can expect slightly less pressure on their pocketbooks next year. Smaller price hikes are expected for food overall, but watch out for meats....More
