Organic food sales in the U.S. doubled over the last decade, but organic farming hasn’t kept pace. That may change as farmers partner with brands.

I can use it to make real decisions for our farm." Although organic accounts for over 6% of U.S. food sales and 15% of produce sales, organic agriculture receives less than 2% of USDA researchfunding.

That’s usually conventional farming, which is the most common system. Conventional agriculture uses some applications that organic farmers don’t use, such as synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. As a ...

01/26/22 9:40 AM By Brad Hooker Gov. Newsom toured an organic farm in 2020 to announce his 30x30 executive order to conserve 30% of the land by 2030. (photo: Governor's Office) ...

None of this means that organic agriculture is inherently flawed. When farmers are willing to produce organic products for consumers who want them, everything is as it should be. The obvious problems ...

Organic agriculture is billed as better for the environment, but a wholesale shift to this farming practice could increase net greenhouse gas emissions, a new study reports.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) today announced the launch of the Organic Research Hub, a new online platform giving organic and ...

One-of-a-kind platform offers curated, science-based organic farming tools and resources to help farmers find trusted, practical solutions to on-farm challenges. OFRF is a national nonprofit ...