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True Grace and Rodale Institute Partner to Advance Research on Regenerative Organic Agriculture
True Grace has announced a new program in partnership with Rodale Institute to support scientific research on how regenerative organic agriculture impacts nutrient density in crops and contributes to climate mitigation through sequestration of atmospheric CO2 in the soil. Known as the Vegetable Systems Trial, this study is the first to examine side-by-side how soil health and farm management practices impact the health of humans and the planet, according to True Grace. In addition to the new research, the partnership also provides funding to ...
USDA Secretary Previews Path Forward for Organic at OTA’s Annual Meeting
Previewing his path forward for organic and pledging to elevate the significance and importance of organic agriculture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off the Annual Membership Meeting of the Organic Trade Association (OTA) on June 16. Speaking live at the virtual meeting to over 250 members of the trade ...
New Mentor Program for Black Hemp Farmers Announced by Charlotte’s Web
In keeping with its ‘Ten Commitments to Black Lives’ announced in June, 2020, Colorado-based Charlotte’s Web is launching “Seeding Our Future, Together,” a mentorship program for Black hemp farmers and leaders. Charlotte’s Web is partnering with 40-acre Cooperative, a growing organization with over 50 farmer members in seven states. 40 Acres Cooperative is the first national ...
2019 Retailer of the Year: Kimberton Whole Foods
Kimberton Whole Foods, six locations in Pennsylvania—Collegeville, Douglassville, Downington, Kimberton, Malvern and Ottsville What began as a tiny farm store outside of Philadelphia, PA, now includes six natural grocery stores, a distribution center and commissary kitchen. While achieving growing success through the years, Kimberton Whole Foods never lost sight of ethical business practices and a ...
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