1. USDA Appoints New NOSB Members  

On Friday, February 4, 2022, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of four new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB is made up of 15 volunteer members representing the organic community. The new members will each serve five-year terms, through January 2027.  Read More

2. Duncan Family Farms and Agbotic Partner on CEA SmartFarms

Duncan Family Farms, one of North America’s largest growers of organic leafy greens and herbs, and Agbotic, the leader in automation for organic, soil-based greenhouses, announced their intent to jointly build and operate distributed SmartFarms.     Read More

3. San Diego Chef Acquires 19-Acre Regenerative Farm

A dream has become a reality for San Diego Chef Lan Thai, who brings a unique “Food as Medicine” approach at her restaurant, Enclave, located in Scripps Ranch. She recently acquired a 19-acre regenerative farm in Bonsall, where she can continue bringing her farm-to-table concept to San Diego.   Read More

4. Canadian Organic Grocery Pioneers Join Forces

Fresh City announced today the acquisition of Mama Earth Organics. Fresh City is a Toronto urban farm and omnichannel organic retailer, and Mama Earth is a subscription organic e-grocer. The companies share a common mission: to help people have a positive impact on the planet through their food choices.    Read More

5. OSU Study Advances Turning Apple Waste Into Packaging Material

A new study by Oregon State University scientists outlines a key advance in turning apple waste into an environmentally friendly packaging material that could serve as an alternative to plastic.          Read More