Blogs | November 2012

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Top 3 Reasons for ORGANIC Celebration of Election 2012

Faith Grant | Nov. 13th - 2:18pm

#1:  Maintaining the status quo was the best hope we had for getting a Farm Bill passed in 2012.  With consistent key players, (Stabenow, Roberts, Lucas, Peterson), the Farm Bill now has a fighting chance of going to the House floor for a vote in the Lame Duck session. 

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Growing Organic Beans, Counting Organic Beans

Karen Adler | Nov. 9th - 4:00pm

This is part 2 of the 3-part series "From the Ground Up: What Does It Mean to be Certified Organic?"

Many people don’t know that part of the organic certification process is keeping good records of farming activities. I’ve spoken with farmers who resist this, saying things like, I’m a farmer, not a bookkeeper. Some even see it as a stumbling block to pursuing certification. 

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Now It's Time to Get Down to Business

Faith Grant | Nov. 9th - 11:00am

The marathon election of 2012 is officially over.  On the all-important Agriculture Committees, leadership posts will likely remain unchanged, barring any surprise power plays.  Current Senate Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) won re-election in a tight race with 58% of the vote.  Ranking Member Pat Roberts (R-KS), who was not up for re-election, will likely keep his second-in-command post on the committee.  In the House, Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) won his eleventh term with a resounding 75% of the vote and will most certainly retain the chairmanship.  Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN) returns for his twelfth term with 60% of the vote and will also continue to lead the Democrats in the second spot on the House Agriculture Committee.  

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Organic Farmers Stand Strong

Udi Lazimy | Nov. 8th - 5:29pm

Well folks, it’s over. The flurry of nonstop campaign ads, tele-campaign calls and colorful glossy mailings has ceased, and it’s now time to move forward. While we’re disappointed that California voted down Proposition 37, we’re optimistic about other elements that unfolded on Tuesday.