“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.
Read MoreA few interesting updates on production challenges in Argentina and China from Tyron Spearman and Peanut Farm Market News 2021
Read MoreGOPA is excited to welcome farmer Willie Williams to its board of directors.
Read MoreThe Georgia Organic Peanut Association (GOPA) invites all current and prospective farmers to our first meeting for growers in 2021.
Read MoreWe were happy to see one of our great producers featured in a New York Times article about addressing climate change and prosperity for black farmers in the Biden administration.
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