Drew and Joan Norman have farmed One Straw Farm since 1983, when they purchased 83 acres in northern Maryland. From the start, they adopted organic farming practices that respected the soil, water, and opulent biodiversity gracing the rolling countryside. They learned how to battle weeds and pests and navigate market conditions. But they never dreamed their biggest battle would be with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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By Melody Meyer

Last week the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced its bipartisan farm bill by a vote of 20 to 1 after a markup that was notably free of party politics. This bill titled the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 is largely a continuation of the last Farm Bill except for the big gains made for organic agriculture.

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Randy Riley will be a panelist on The Retailer Roundtable at the Organic Produce Summits next month in Monterey, CA. OPN sat down with Randy to learn more about Kroger’s innovative growth in organics, upcoming trends and how their new partnership with Ocado will help fuel growth.

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While predictions are challenging, the overwhelming demand for organic mangos from Mexico has producers reporting slightly higher than normal volume as the country enters peak production from key shipping points. 

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1. Global Organic Food and Beverages Market Will Reach $323 Billion by 2024
2. D’Arrigo Bros. Offering Organic Bananas
3. Fair Trade Certified™ Mangos Now Available from Amazon Produce Network
4. OFRF Offers Soil Health and Organic Farming Webinar Series
5. Apeel Longer Shelf Life Avocados Now at Costco

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