USDA Expands Programs for Farms Transitioning to Organic

$10 million added to 2024 organic farming grant programs. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an additional $10 million has been added to programs expanding organic food and…

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USDA Awards $40 Million in Organic Produce Development

The funding is intended to support more than 27,000 producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $40.5 million this month to the 60 projects selected for the…

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USDA Updates Organic Chicken Pasture Protocol

The department requires organic chickens to have access to outdoor pastures. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently finalized an update to organic chicken regulations, requiring all organic…

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USDA Partners with States to Address Anticompetition in Food Industry

The collaboration will create a framework to support competition in the marketplace. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a partnership with state attorneys general to address…

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USDA Opens Grants for Organic Market Development

Secretary Vilsack announces competitive grants with up to $75 million available. Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new grant…

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USDA Updates “Organic” Label Regulations

This marks the largest update to food labels since the legislation was introduced in 1990. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated its regulations for foods labeled as “organic”…

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USDA Investing Millions in Organic Farming

Initiative is part of the American Rescue Plan.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday details of an up to $300 million investment in an Organic Transition Initiative.…

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