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To meet rising demand for organics, USDA awards $19M to organic research - 2009-11-05
Organic agricultural research in the United States is getting a boost from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) with a $19 million investment into the initiative "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" and that's to be awarded to research programs in universities around the country.

Homegrown Eggs - 2009-10-22
Guest editor Marguerite Inscoe offers tips on fresh homegrown organic eggs.

Organic Sector Sprouts Protectionism - 2009-10-13
While the U.S. embraces organic foods, agricultural producers find themselves competing with foreign growers.

Organic foods are now ‘mainstream’, says USDA - 2009-09-14
Organic food has entered the mainstream with strong growth in all sectors over the past decade, including packaged and prepared foods and beverages, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Indoor Gardens Beat the Coming Frost - 2009-09-11
Green Chip Living Contributing Editor Brigid Darragh explores indoor gardening, The WindowFarms Project, and options to continue growing your own salad throughout the fall and winter months.

The REAL Reason to Eat Organic Food - 2009-08-03
What's the first reason? The REAL reason we should eat organic foods?

Organic Food Bounty - 2009-07-31
Sometimes you just need to unplug and eat some organic papaya.

Encouraging growth for organic dairy sector - 2009-07-28
Growth in the organic dairy sector accelerated over the past couple of months, despite the recession, according to new figures.

Organic farmers look to R&D to boost yields, save planet - 2009-07-28
Ensuring both food security and environmental sustainability is possible, argues a platform which is currently sketching a vision and strategic research agenda for organic food and farming.

What Does Living Green Look Like? - 2009-07-17
By this point, we all know we need to do something about climate change, but will switching lightbulbs or hauling groceries in a hemp sack really stop the Arctic meltdown? Sure, the Prius is kind of sexy, at least when Cameron Diaz drives it, but hey, the family SUV is paid off, and that big gas-guzzler feels safe. Lowering the thermostat makes sense -- you cut heating bills and trim your carbon footprint. But just one long plane trip more than cancels out the carbon savings you achieved by freezing all winter.

Choosing Safer, Sustainable Seafood - 2009-07-15
Shopping for fish these days is tough. Sure it’s good for your heart and brain, but how do you know if it’s low in mercury and other toxins? And once you settle on a healthful fish, is buying it also good for the planet?

Organic produce doesn't have to cost you the farm - 2009-07-08
Don't assume that all grocers automatically equate "organic" with "license to print money."

Organic farming gaining ground in South - 2009-07-01
Organic farming is gaining ground among this city’s upland farmers. This came about after a holistic intervention done by an academe-based organization that considers synthetic fertilizers and chemical-packed pesticides as things of the past.

Organic Gardens Grow - 2009-06-19
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New Study: Nearly Three-Quarters of U.S. Families Buy Organic Products - 2009-06-19
Tightening their spending habits amid economic uncertainty, U.S. families, however, are not giving up their purchases of organic products. In fact, nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of U.S. families buy organic products at least occasionally, chiefly for health reasons according to a new study to be unveiled this week.

Industry is critical of Michelle Obama's organic garden - 2009-06-17
No sooner had the garden been announced than a letter addressed to Mrs. Barack Obama arrived at the East Wing from an organization that represents companies selling chemical pesticides and fertilizers.

Top 10 organic fast-food restaurants - 2009-06-11
Hungry? Check out these organic fast-food restaurants.

Loans from Whole Foods Help Small Producers Expand Business - 2009-06-10
The loan program, which began in 2006 and awarded its first loans in 2007, hit the $2.5 million mark in late May, said Jenny Brown, the Local Producer Loan Program administrator. And the global economic situation will not affect the company's ability -- or commitment -- to loan money to local producers.

In India, Bucking The 'Revolution' By Going Organic - 2009-06-02
Indian farmer Amarjit Sharma grows wheat and other crops on five acres in the heart of the region known as "the breadbasket of India," the fertile fields of Punjab.

Memorial Day - 2009-05-22
Organic gardening and your plans for this Memorial Day weekend.

Making Gardens Greener: Safer Brand Introduces Ready-to-Spray Organic Pest Control Formulations - 2009-05-21
Woodstream Corporation’s Safer® Brand released today its all-new, ready-to-spray organic pest control concentrates - ideal for the organic garden.

Organic Burger Chain Coming to Philly - 2009-05-20
Famous for dishing up the chemical-free goods to omnivores everywhere, Elevation Burgers creates 100% USDA-certified organic, grass-fed, free-range beef and real cheddar.

Organics surge drives Woolworths buy - 2009-05-15
Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA) says the acquisition of the independent organic retail outlet Macro Wholefoods by major supermarket chain Woolworths is a sign the organic industry is gathering momentum.

NY gets federal funds to encourage organic production - 2009-05-13
The state is getting about $845,000 to encourage organic agriculture production. The money comes from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services as part of its Environmental Quality Incentives Program.

Marrone Organic focuses on biopesticides - 2009-05-11
Marrone Organic Innovations, Inc., has revised its name to Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., (MBI) in a move to more accurately represent the company’s leadership in the discovery and development of effective and environmentally responsible pesticide active ingredients from novel biological sources.

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