U.S. Sales of Organics up 11.5%!!

2014-05-18T22:12:16+00:00

Talk about a growth industry, and I'm not just talking seeds to plants here.  According to the Organic Trade Association, this robust growth rate is forecast to keep pace for the next two years or more.  According to Laura Batcha, Executive Director and Chief Executive of the OTA, "Consumers are making the correlation between what we eat and our health, and that knowledge is spurring heightened consumer interest in organic products." Where else in our economy do you see almost 12% of growth? The non-organic food system is only seeing 3% increase.  Organic fruits and vegetables are up 15% at $11.6 [...]

U.S. Sales of Organics up 11.5%!!2014-05-18T22:12:16+00:00

Support Farmer Veterans! Donate Today

2013-05-11T21:24:31+00:00

Ground Operations: Battlefields to Farmfields' goal is to strengthen the growing network of combat veterans who are transitioning to civilian life with new careers in sustainable agriculture. We are connecting people with resources, so that veterans can create healthy new lives for themselves and food security for communities across America. We have  begun our national campaign in California. Ground Operations creates engaging events with scrumptuous seasonal food, a local farmer-veteran telling their story, the film screening and a conversation with the audience. The energy in the room is electric! Grown men cry, rousing standing ovations ensue, and ideas are flying round the room.  It's [...]

Support Farmer Veterans! Donate Today2013-05-11T21:24:31+00:00

Farmer Veteran Coalition – New Website

2013-04-24T19:10:51+00:00

  The new site is up and it is BEAUTIFUL!  Go to farmvetco.org and get inspired. The mission of the Farmer Veteran Coalition is to mobilize veterans to feed America. They cultivate a new generation of farmers and food leaders, and develop viable employment and meaningful careers through the collaboration of the farming and military communities. FVC aspires to lead the national effort connecting veterans to agriculture. They believe that veterans possess the unique skills and character needed to strengthen rural communities and create sustainable food systems for all. In addition, they believe that food production offers purpose, opportunity, and physical [...]

Farmer Veteran Coalition – New Website2013-04-24T19:10:51+00:00
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