Organic gets a piece of the pie

The just-passed Farm Bill contains some nice funding increases in areas that support the organic industry. The Sustainable Ag Coalition put out a nice “snapshot” of Farm Bill “wins” related to sustainable and organic ag. Wins specific to organic…
ASSIST FARMERS’ AND RANCHERS’ TRANSITION TO ORGANIC PRODUCTION
National Organic Certification Cost Share Assistance
WIN: $22 million over 5 [...]

Back to blogging

It’s planting season here in Central Illinois, but the weather has not cooperated. It’s been unusually cool and wet. Just as the soil begins to dry up and you’re a day from getting in the field, BAM! — more rain. It’s been like this all Spring and farmers are getting antsy about it. Finally last [...]

Bush’s support of local food

I know I’m late on this, but it’s too intriguing to pass up.
As reported by many, President Bush, at an April 29 White House press conference, talked about a variety of issues, but said some particularly intriguing things about the current high food prices and the Farm Bill. One statement that caught the attention of [...]

US gov going organic

The General Services Administration…”helps federal agencies better serve the public by offering, at best value, superior workplaces, expert solutions, acquisition services, and management policies. On April 30th the EPA reported that the GSA has begun using organic fertilizer on the grounds of all its federal buildings in the National Capital Region.
GSA is using 100-percent organic [...]

One of illinois’ best farmers

Click here and read about Jack Erisman, a large-scale organic farmer and fantastic human being.