In a short-term victory for consumers, yesterday the Senate failed to pass a measure that would preempt state GMO labeling laws. The motion was voted down on a 48-49 vote, which, according to NPR’s food blog, The Salt, indicates that a compromise will most likely have to be crafted. Here’s the vote count from Senators […]

Yesterday USDA announced a call for nominations for individuals to serve on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) from 2017—2022.  The Committee consists of 15 members from across the organic community, and provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary on the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act.  This year USDA is seeking nominations for the […]

Yesterday USDA announced a call for nominations for individuals to serve on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) from 2017—2022.  The Committee consists of 15 members from across the organic community, and provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary on the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act.  This year USDA is seeking nominations for the […]

Organic farmers, ranchers, and handlers: take note! Funds for the USDA Organic Certification Cost Share Program are now available to certified organic operators through state departments of agriculture across the country. This program will make organic certification more affordable for organic producers and handlers by providing cost share assistance to USDA certified organic producers and […]

Organic farmers, ranchers, and handlers: take note! Funds for the USDA Organic Certification Cost Share Program are now available to certified organic operators through state departments of agriculture across the country. This program will make organic certification more affordable for organic producers and handlers by providing cost share assistance to USDA certified organic producers and […]

The USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is now accepting applications for their Community Food Project Grants Program. The deadline for submitting applications is Nov. 30, 2015, at 5:00pm, though applicants should allow at least two weeks for the application process. This competitive grants program was initiated in 1996 with the goal of […]

The USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is now accepting applications for their Community Food Project Grants Program. The deadline for submitting applications is Nov. 30, 2015, at 5:00pm, though applicants should allow at least two weeks for the application process. This competitive grants program was initiated in 1996 with the goal of […]

The USDA is now accepting applications for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI). OREI is a competitive grants program funding research, extension, and education projects to enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. Approximately $18 million in funding […]

The USDA is now accepting applications for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI). OREI is a competitive grants program funding research, extension, and education projects to enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. Approximately $18 million in funding […]

USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Organic Transitions Program (ORG). ORG is a competitive grants program funding research, extension and higher education programs to improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those who are adopting organic practices. This year, $3.8 million in funding […]

USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Organic Transitions Program (ORG). ORG is a competitive grants program funding research, extension and higher education programs to improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those who are adopting organic practices. This year, $3.8 million in funding […]

USDA’s Farm Service Agency is now accepting applications to fund outreach and education, technical assistance, and financial education efforts for the Agency’s Programs, Functions, and Activities. This funding opportunity is meant to support and expand the Agency’s current outreach and education efforts, particularly to farmers historically underserved by the USDA. Emphasis will be given to […]

USDA’s Farm Service Agency is now accepting applications to fund outreach and education, technical assistance, and financial education efforts for the Agency’s Programs, Functions, and Activities. This funding opportunity is meant to support and expand the Agency’s current outreach and education efforts, particularly to farmers historically underserved by the USDA. Emphasis will be given to […]

USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Secondary Education, Two-Year Post-Secondary Education, and Ag in the K-12 Classroom (SPECA) Challenge Grants Programs. The goals of this program are (1) to enhance the quality of K-14 instruction in order to help meet current and future national food, agricultural, natural resources, […]