Sentences with phrase «for organic producers»

Australian Organic's Greg Paynter says Guidelines for organic producers and resource development companies has been a long time in the making.

The Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA) is releasing guidelines for organic producers and mining companies endorsed by the Queensland Government.

The study authors looked at wheat — a crop that the Nature paper identified as one that badly lags in yield for organic producers.

Having spent nearly 20 years working on organic certification in California, Alexis is thrilled to be part of COPAC which under the California Organic Food and Farming Act may advise the Secretary on outreach, education and technical assistance for organic producers.

The second concern is the lack of long - term agronomic support for organic producers.

No - till production has largely been considered to not be an option for organic producers due to challenges in controlling weeds.

Not exact matches

General Mills announced on Monday that it will acquire organic food producer Annie's for about $ 820 million — in an attempt to boost its presence in the natural food space.

This does not mean that consumer and producer co-operatives in their present form can serve that purpose, for the co-operative movement has not developed in the direction of an organic alliance of production and consumption in a comprehensive communal form or a true federation of local societies.

Certified organic growers follow strict guidelines for organic food production and, as with all food producers, they must comply with local, state and federal food safety and health standards.

Organic producers and handlers have excellent management protocols in place, access to crucial and organic - compliant tools for preventing foodborne illnesses and are at no disadvantage in terms of food safety.

A landmark study on the trade flow of organic food products across the borders of the United States reveals that a robust global appetite for organic food has created new lucrative markets from Mexico City all the way to Hong Kong for U.S. organic producers — but also provides strong evidence that American farmers are losing out on some valuable opportunities by not growing more organic.

Only producers who sell less than $ 5,000 a year in organic foods are exempt from this certification; however, they're still required to follow the USDA's standards for organic foods.

This publication discusses cover crop management and starter fertilizer considerations for producers interested in organic... Continued

For small manufacturers such as organic farms, beekeepers and custom cosmetic producers Primera's LX - Series of roll - fed inkjet colour label printers is the perfect solution with the possibility to use individuality as a selling point.

Assuming an assertive position, ORGANIS, the Brazilian Council for the Organic and Sustainable Production was created as a business platform to unite the sector by members of all production chain, including producers, processors, companies and Brazilian entrepreneurs from the organic and sustainable sector.

Topdressing poultry litter, also known as surface broadcasting, is a popular fertility management strategy for organic corn producers in the Southeast because it is convenient and relatively inexpensive.

With stricter pasture rules raising costs in the organic dairy sector, higher producer prices for organic milk are likely needed to attract more dairy farmers into this sector.

Consumer demand for organic milk rebounded quickly in 2010, but organic dairy processors had not renewed their contracts with many producers, and conversion back to organic was a slow process.

With an average price premium of $ 6.69 per hundredweight (cwt., which is 100 pounds of milk) for organic milk, organic milk producers covered most of the additional operating costs of organic production in 2005.

Another bright note for organic dairy producers is that a recent study of U.S. consumer demand for milk shows that organic milk demand is price elastic, and that the substitution pattern between organic and conventional milk with differing fat content shows greater movement toward organic milk than back to conventional milk (Li, Peterson, and Xia, 2012).

Aurora Organic Dairy is the leading producer and processor of store - brand organic milk and butter for U.S. retailers, and develops initiatives «to be a responsible corporate citizen and to be good stewards of our natural resources.»

However, the premium didn't cover the total costs of organic producers, which includes the opportunity cost of unpaid labor, in either year for any size group.

Approximately six to seven years ago, the company started a mentoring program for cattle producers to become certified organic.

«Australian conventional cattle producers don't use a lot of chemicals or inputs for their farms or cattle to start with, so for a lot of our suppliers, it's not a big stretch for them to get certified organic.

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Here's why your organic wine may be really bad for the environment In the rush to get organic products out the door and fulfill the public's desire for healthier, more environmentally responsible products, some producers are often doing little more than following the letter of the USDA law to earn the «organic» label...

The international OWA award will be granted for the fifth time by the organic food producer Rapunzel and IFOAM - Organics International.From the nominees a jury... more

Both organic producers, they are classic representations of the appellations from which they hail in Burgundy: Vrignaud, a traditional Chardonnay from the North in Chablis and Matisco, the mascot for wines from the southernmost tip in Mâcon.

The Redheads, producers of organic hummus and dressing sauces based in Lake Leelanau, Mich., plans to move into one of the shared spaces Cherry Capital Foods leases to the Grand Traverse Foodshed Alliance for value - added production.

The program provides opportunities for U.S. producers of all sizes to connect with qualified global buyers — online and in - person — who are seeking to meet their customers» growing demand for USDA organic products.

The USDA said it based its decision on concerns regarding how it may raise the cost of organic goods for producers and consumers.

PGS and CSA are similar in their overall objectives of improving livelihoods of organic producers and increased access to safe and nutritious food for consumers.

The rule, which was published and accepted in January 2017, would have increased federal regulation of livestock and poultry for certified organic producers and handlers.

The development and professionalization of the organic sector, accompanied by increased international trade has called for third party certification to become the norm in most developed organic markets; nevertheless, PGS have never stopped to exist and serve organic producers and consumers eager to maintain local economies and direct, transparent relationships.

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Free for all organic dairy producers and just $ 25.00 per month for all others.

Our goal with Sweet Beet Market is to offer a consistent market channel for local producers of all kinds, from organic vegetable growers to jam - makers to cattle ranchers.

These types of short - term loans are critical for producers to purchase organic fertilizers, farm equipment, replacement seed and plant stock, and so forth.

The goal of the Healthy Traditions project is to eventually develop a nationwide network of producers and suppliers that meet a higher standard than current USDA organic standards, which currently allow for glyphosate and other pesticide residues to be present.

Interest in organic certification has increased since the Organic Industry Standards and Certification Council, which sets the National Standard for Organic and Bio-dynamic Produce in Australia, approved a proposal allowing producers to be fully certified organic after one year of inspections, providing they can verify that the property has been under organic management for the previous three years.

Our organic offerings are ideal for bulk - fresh produce departments, organic produce sections requiring retail ready products, and cold - pressed juicers or smoothie producers.

There are producers who have been in the industry for some time and they carry the knowledge of specific organic production principles.

As you might have already read in the media, the past two years has seen a significant spike in the number of applications from beef producers for organic certification through Australian Certified Organic.

He says it's heartening to see more beef producers applying for organic certification.

Exemptions allow producers to source conventional supplies of supplementary feed — that don't contain prohibited substances — without losing their organic status for the domestic market.

Chief certification officer, Michael Baker, says demand from suppliers for exports has resulted in the increase in applications from beef producers for organic certification.

Harmless Harvest, an organic coconut water producer, has released limited edition packaging for the holiday season.

By Louise FitzRoy As you might have already read in the media, the past two years has seen a significant spike in the number of applications from beef producers for organic certification through Australian Certified Organic.

Being an organic producer of wine in a state well known for producing high quality wines has not influenced Duncan's price point.

The Working Group on Small Scale Organic Certification has drafted two organic certification models that aim to be attainable for a small - scale producer focusing mainly on direct sales (farm-gate, CSA, farmer's market, etc.): the Peer Certification Model and the Organic Affidavit model.