An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Organic foods are more popular today than ever before. In fact, nearly 3 out of 4 grocery stores in the US now sell organic products. Here's a ...

Organic sales and the largest cooperative of organic farmers in the nation grew last year. According to an annual survey done by the Organic Trade Association, U.S. sales of certified organic products ...

Listener Cecilia wrote in to ask: “Why does organic food cost more than non-organic food?” And she's right! Certified organic foods do usually cost more than other options. Bridget and Ryan dive into ...

A single word on a label can be the difference between what we spend our food budget on and what we pass over. Unfortunately, food labels are notoriously misunderstood by the public, causing great ...

Organic farming refers to a method of agriculture that uses fertilizers made from animal and plant wastes and other biological materials. Recognizing the environmental harm of traditional farming, ...

Organic farming is often viewed as a more environmentally friendly system of food production. But do lower yields under offset any biodiversity gains? Producing enough food to provide adequate ...

This page provides overviews of several important aspects of organic agriculture production such as roller crimping, weed control, and disease management. These sections can be navigated using the ...

In 1989, the Agriculture Department at Western Illinois University identified a historically pesticide-free, limited-fertilizer, 80-acre farm located near the WIU campus. From 1989 through 2002, we ...