US Organic Fraud Protection Program Launched
The National Cooperative Grocers Association is partnering with Hanover Co-op Food Stores, PCC Natural Markets and Unified Grocers on a pilot program to create the organic industry’s first system-wide, retailer-based organic fraud detection and prevention program. [ENN, Oct 5, 2007]

Agrilandia Farm: Italy's Slow Food Culture Come to China
Encompassing just 13 hectares, Agrilandia practices the European “multi-use” model of farming, including organic cultivation, on-site processing, food service, and agrotourism...in the heart of China. [ENN, Sept 29, 2007]

Food fight: Some local farms prefer 'Naturally Grown' over 'Organic'
An alternative to the USDA-run organic, "Certified Naturally Grown," is a program and label especially intended for small farms that distribute their produce locally. [DailyFreeman.com, Sept 9, 2007]

Meeting the Food Security Challenge Through Organic Ag
Recent FAO paper recognizes the economic importance of organic agriculture and its potential to contribute to global food supply. [FAONewsroom, Sept 19, 2007]

Organic Farming is Gaining Traction in Illinois
The number of Illinois farmers transitioning to organic is increasing annually. [Chicago Tribune, Sept 4, 2007]

Organic Milk and Meat Enhances the Nutritional Quality of Human Breast Milk
Consumption of organic milk and meat increases the levels of the dominant Conjugated Linoleic Acid in human breast milk. This benefit is traced back to increased reliance on pasture and forages on organic beef and dairy farms. [The Organic Center, Aug 23, 2007]

Soybean Industry Awaits Check on China's Organics
USDA audit planned [DesMoines Register, Aug 15, 2007]

Organic Soybean Shortage Squeezes US Producers
Food and livestock industries are looking outside US to supply needs [DesMoines Register, Aug 14, 2007]

Mystery of the Disappearing Bees Solved
An asian parasite is killing European and US bees [Planet Ark, July 19, 2007]

Organic Lighting?
Interesting video from GE

Study Shows Organic Yields Can Meet Demand
"...in developing countries, food production could double or triple using organic methods."

Using Owls to Control Rodents and Bring World Peace
Israel and Jordan are working together to promote the use of Owls for organic rodent control in ag areas. [ENN, July 16, 2007]

Organic Food Better for the Heart
US Research suggest that organically grown fruits and vegetables may be better than conventionally grown crops. [BBC News, July 5,2007]