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OPN Connect Newsletter 219 · May 27, 2021

Top 5 Organic News to Help You Grow


1. CCOF Launches Organic for Everyone Campaign

Together with members and partners, CCOF is working toward a shared vision where all communities have access to organic. The new Organic for Everyone campaign democratizes access to organic food and improves the economic viability of organic farms by directing public funds towards California-grown organic foods.    Read More

2. FFAR and OFRF Renew Partnership to Improve Soil Health Research

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The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) are thrilled to announce the continuation of their partnership to fund on-farm research advancing the climate benefits of organic agriculture systems. Priorities will focus specifically on the potential of organic agriculture to sequester carbon, mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reduce the environmental impacts of fertilizers and pesticides, and build resilience to a changing climate.       Read More

3. Braga Fresh Announces Promotion and Additions to Sales and Marketing Team

Braga Fresh announced several promotions and additions to its sales and marketing team, all designed to support the company’s efforts to meet the growing demand for organic produce.     Read More

 

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4. US ‘First USDA-Certified Organic Vertical Farm’ in Northeast Region

Upward Farms, an aquaponic vertical grower, announced the opening of its new headquarters. Located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York, the new facility utilizes Upward Farms' technology in both commercial production and R&D. The operation is USDA-certified organic, which, according to the company, makes Upward Farms the first and only certified organic vertical farm in the Northeast region.     Read More

5. Growing Heritage Through Traditional Asian Vegetables

A group of faculty, staff, and alumni from UC Santa Cruz are drawing upon and strengthening their cultural heritage and connection to Asian foodways to cultivate traditional vegetables, build community, and promote agroecological and socioecological diversity and representation.      Read More

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