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1. Test for Organic Produce Detects Food Fraud
A new method can determine whether an “organic” piece of produce is legit or fraudulently labeled. By looking at fertilizer for organic plants, the method provides a deeper, more accurate portrayal of whether eco-labelled produce is indeed organic.
2. Wish Farms and Feeding America Celebrate Successful Campaign
Wish Farms partnered with Feeding America for a ‘Superhero Summer’ campaign resulting in over 50,000 meals donated to communities in need.
3. Wellness Meets Sustainability at Futurewell Summit
It can be a challenge for even the most aware consumers to make conscious food choices that support both human and planetary health. This quandary is the subject of Futurewlel, a one day “sustainability meets wellness summit” on Sep. 6 at Stemple Creek Ranch in West Marin.
4. Once Upon a Farm and Wholesome Wave Join Forces
Once Upon a Farm, the beloved kin nutrition brand that makes organic, cold-pressed baby food, applesauce and smoothies, and Wholesome Wave, the leading national non-profit working to increase affordable access to fruits and vegetables for underserved people, have announced the launch of ‘A Fresh Start’ program that give access to fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables in the homes of families in the food insecure community of Lake Los Angeles, California.
5. OFRF Releases Ninth Topic in Soil Health Series
The Organic Farming Research Foundation has released the ninth topic in their immensely popular Soil Health and Organic Farming Series of guidebooks and webinars, Understanding and Optimizing the Community of Soil Life.
