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Weekly Top 5: Organic News To Help You Grow #75

August 2, 2018

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Weekly Top 5: Organic News To Help You Grow

Senate Prepares to go to Conference on Farm Bill

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday evening voted to go to conference on the farm bill. Names of those selected to serve on the Senate conference committee are expected to be released this week.The House and Senate conferees must now work together over the coming weeks to work out the differences between the two bills and report a final farm bill. The current farm bill expires September 30. OTA has provided summary of the organic provisions contained in both bills and sends updates to the Organic Trade Association’s Government Affairs Forum.

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2018 State of Sustainability in America Report Released

The 2018 State of Sustainability in America Report is the sixteenth annual U.S. report NMI has published on the state of the sustainability market. It examines consumer attitudes and behaviors toward sustainable living and the sustainable marketplace as a whole. This research uncovers insights into how today’s consumer integrates eco-friendliness into their daily life and reveals their motivations and the challenges they encounter in their pursuit to become increasingly aligned with a more sustainable lifestyle.

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Organic Food and Farming Summit 2018

Gainesville became a field of opportunity for garden growers and lovers alike at the second annual Organic Food and Farming Summit. The summit, located at the UF Hilton Conference Center, provides a space for farmers, gardeners, educators, students, advocates and exhibitors to engage in a discussion on organic agriculture. Throughout the weekend, attendees had the opportunity to experience workshops, farm tours and a presentation from the keynote speaker.

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Sun Belle Opens Miami Distribution Center

Sun Belle Inc., a leading marketer and distributor of conventional and organic berries, has opened an 82,000 square foot state of the art refrigerated distribution facility in Miami. Adjoining Miami International Airport, the facility is also 15 minutes from the port of Miami and close to the Palmetto Expressway, Florida Turnpike and I-95. Sun Belle is using the facility for the fresh berries and other produce the Company markets and distributes on behalf of its growers and is providing third party handling for perishables on behalf of other importers and distributors.

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CCOF 2017 Annual Report

CCOF’s fully organic focus is powered by the certified organic farmers, ranchers, processors, and handlers who govern our organization. Their passion and dedication inspire us to continue seeking more ways we can work together to advance organic. Through CCOF’s thoughtfully designed organizational structure, we are able to support this focus from a multitude of angles, including providing organic certification, giving grants to current and future organic farmers, lobbying for organic-friendly policies, and developing resources for organic professionals.

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