Organic food is often presented as a healthier, greener, or more ethical choice. But when people decide whether to pay extra ...

Eating organic has long been touted as the way to avoid pesticide consumption — but one Harvard professor is saying those claims are bogus. Robert Paarlberg, an associate professor in the Harvard ...

I spent two summers working on an organic farm near Nashville. During that time, I witnessed firsthand the meticulous cultivation of food as it traveled from the soil to a customer's hand. I learned ...

Producers warn of stalled federal payments and market consolidation, but say demand for local food remains strong.

According to the Organic Trade Association ( OTA ), U.S. sales of certified organic products accelerated in 2025, reaching $76.6 billion. This impressive statistic was highlighted as part of the 2026 ...

U.S. sales of certified organic products accelerated in 2025 reaching $76.6 billion with an annual growth rate of 6.8%, ...

Sue Schaefer, 57, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., is facing a conundrum. “I’m a thrifty shopper, but I prefer to buy organic,” she says. “I just feel better when I eat organic.” Because organic products are ...

But as demand grows, organic farms are in decline. Organic acres slid nearly 11% from 2019 to 2021, the latest year of the USDA’s nationwide organic survey, while the number of farms actively ...

The Council has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on the labelling of organic pet food. The regulation agreed on today will make it easier for consumers in the EU to buy ...