The Organic Corner

News and information about things organic (and solar, too)

Despite Economy, Organic Farming Conference Proves Successful

Content Keyword RSS | March 9, 2009

Farm and Dairy SPRING VALLEY, Wis. — During this economic recession, when many other industries have dropping numbers, organic food is still increasing in both sales and recognition. This proved true in more ways than one at the nation’s largest organic farming conference, hosted by the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service. Approximately 2,750 organic farmers attended this year’s Organic Farming Conference. Increase in sales Organic food sales in the U.S. increase

Organic Conferences to Meet in Las Cruces Feb. 27 to 28

Content Keyword RSS | February 20, 2009

Organic conferences to meet in Las Cruces Feb. 27 to 28 New Mexico The New Mexico Organic Farming Conference, the southwest’s premier conference for organic and sustainable agriculture, will be held Feb. 27 and 28, at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, 705 South Telshor Blvd. The two-day conference will include more than 30 production and marketing workshops, an organic/local food luncheon Feb. 28 …