Tag: organic
Cover crop prevents weeds, protects soil, but it’s all in the...
By flattening a cover crop, farmers don’t have to disturb the soil for a new crop. But timing is tricky.
An organic interest in Pyrethrum
Insect control is safer and more sophisticated than ever before, but demand for organically-grown food has revived interest an ancient Persian pesticide.
USDA seeks comments on organic checkoff
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on a proposal to create an organic checkoff program.
Produce conference draws 1,200 to Mount Hope
Mid-Ohio produce growers meeting draws large crowd at new building in Mount Hope.
USDA provides organic cost share
Starting March 20, organic producers and handlers will be able to apply for federal reimbursement to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic or transitional certification.
What’s in a word? The language of food labels
Learning the language of food labels helps customers make purchasing decisions and allows farmers to communicate about their products.
