“Not only is this the first concerted effort by a group of farmers in this state to grow and market Certified Organic products, but it’s also a significant step to creating more market opportunities for all Georgia farms.”
Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) are due Nov. 1, 2021.
Between 2005 and 2015, the percent of genetically-modified corn planted in the U.S. grew from 52 percent to 92 percent.
A few interesting updates on production challenges in Argentina and China from Tyron Spearman and Peanut Farm Market News 2021
The Georgia Organic Peanut Association (GOPA), a farmer-owned marketing cooperative, will host a free workshop for organic growers on April 13 in Tifton.
The Georgia Organic Peanut Association (GOPA) invites all current and prospective farmers to our first meeting for growers in 2021.
