Top 5 - Organic News to Help You Grow #98
January 17, 2019
New Guidebooks and Webinars from OFRF Help Manage On-Farm Risk
Responding to the needs of farmers and ranchers across the country, OFRF in cooperation with USDA-Risk Management Agency, has developed two informative new guidebooks and webinars on how organic and transitioning growers can manage on-farm risk through crop insurance programs and sound soil health management.
Sun Basket Announces Organic 5-Minute Salads Delivered To You Door
Sun Basket, a leading healthy meal delivery service, today announced their latest innovation: Organic 5-minute salads. The easy-to-assemble salads, created by Sun Basket Co-Founder Chef Justine Kelly, feature organic ingredients, including Sun Basket's delicious dressings and fresh greens from organicgirl, a premium salad greens producer.
The Organic Center Names Dr. Amber Sciligo to Manage Science Programs
The Organic Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Amber Sciligo has joined its staff as Manager of Science Programs. She will work closely with researchers, industry, farmers, and policymakers to identify organic research needs, facilitate project implementation and communicate scientific results across the organic sector.
Jacobs Farm Del Cabo Introduces New Hot Pepper Pack
Jacobs Farm Del Cabo, a leader in organic and sustainable farming of fresh herbs and vegetables out of the Central Coast of California and Mexico, has introduced Cabo Diablo Hot Pepper Medley from its Del Cabo brand.
This organic and Fair Trade certified 8oz pack boasts a mix of both “hot as hell” and palatable pepper varieties such as habaneros, Brazilian starfish, serranos, and others.
The Nuchi Sansekan Health Clinic Inaugurated Alongside Stakeholders
The Nuchi Sansekan Heath Clinic was officially inaugurated on January 12, 2019 in Triunfo de Santa Rosa, Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico; amidst a bevy of Covilli Brand Organics stakeholders; including farmworkers, retailers, wholesalers, partnership producers, Fair Trade USA and press.