Big-Time Organic

Can your large operation make the move?


  In the last 40 years, farmers have been relearning their ancestors' organic and biodynamic methods, and developing new methods that combine modern science and technology with aspects of organic production.
  In 2000, the USDA formalized the turning tide, creating regulations to standardize organic production. The National Organic Program strictures were written to be scale -neutral, thus making the transition to organic production and certification the same for everyone. The standards have been refined over the last decade to meet the changing needs and demands of ag ... (Read More...)

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1/24/2012 - Cal/OSHA Issues Citations in First Confirmed Heat Related Fatality for 2011


Cal/OSHA issued citations against two California farm labor contractors following investigations into the heat illness of two employees this past summer, one of which resulted in the first confirmed heat related death of 2011. The Department of Industrial Relations' (DIR) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued citations to both farm labor contractors, C. Clunn Consulting ...More

1/24/2012 - USDA Expands Export Opportunities for Hawaiian Rainbow Papaya


The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that on Dec. 1, the Government of Japan approved Rainbow papaya for commercial shipment to Japan. The Rainbow papaya is genetically engineered to be resistant to the papaya ringspot virus. This announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for Hawaiian papaya growers. "The market opening in Japan is great news for Hawaii's papaya producers ...More

1/24/2012 - Simmons Wins Custom John Deere "Tail Gator" XUV


James Simmons of Westminster, South Carolina, received a unique New Year's eve present: The keys to a customized John Deere "Tail Gator" XUV at the Green South Equipment dealership in Carnesville, Georgia. Simmons' entry was selected from among thousands of entries collected during last year's Drive Green Challenge that ended June 30, 2011. The one-of-a-kind "Tail Gator" 825i XUV is outfitted with ...More

1/24/2012 - BioWorks Launches New "Ask the Experts" Service on Website


BioWorks, a provider of environmentally responsible, safe and cost-effective growing solutions to the horticulture industry, is proud to announce the launch of a new interactive service on their website: Ask the Experts. The service is designed to allow professional growers to communicate directly with the experts at BioWorks by phone, email, or even by video conference via Skype. BioWorks hopes ...More

1/24/2012 - PASA Announces Leadership Award Winners


The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) announces the winners of its Sustainable Ag Leader Award and Sustainable Ag Business Leadership Award, Mary Seton Corboy of Greensgrow Farms and Frankferd Farms Foods, respectively. The awards will be presented as part of the PASA-bilities Leadership Award Series, sponsored by Kimberton Whole Foods, at PASA's 21st Annual Farming for the ...More



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