Top 5 for Oct. 24: Organic news to help you grow

Hurricane Helene relief assistance offered

The USDA is providing additional financial assistance to producers affected by Hurricane Helene, offering over $233 million in indemnity payments through the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index and Tropical Storm Option endorsements. Read more at Organic Grower.

Growth and recovery: insights from the Organic Trade Conference

This year's Organic Trade Conference delivered an encouraging message for the sector, highlighting how organic food and drink is now outpacing its non-organic counterparts as the industry recovers from the cost-of-living crisis. Read more at Bio Eco Actual.

Researchers make stunning discovery after examining farmland treated only with organic fertilizers for decades

Sustainable farming is making headlines after researchers discovered a unique connection between organic farming and carbon storage in soil. Read more at Yahoo.

How social media drives sales of organic food

An analysis of social media discussions reveals consumer shift to organic produce in wake of health concerns after the pandemic. Read more at The Wire.

Certified organic apple products available year-round from a unique supply chain

Thanks to its beneficial climate, the Vinschgau valley is one of the key apple-growing regions in South Tyrol. There alone, around 280 farming families have successfully used organic apple cultivation methods for generations. Read more at Fresh Fruit Portal.