Whoriskey says that the integrity of the organic label rests on “an unusual system of inspections” that the head of the USDA’s organic program calls “fairly unique.” Organic producers ...

Produce from Happy Hollow Farm at the Columbia Farmers Market in Missouri on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 sports various labels, including “USDA Certified Organic.” Farmer Liz Graznak said the label ...

Chapman cited data from OTA’s recent “Consumer Perception of USDA Organic and Competing Label Claims” research conducted with Euromonitor International in October 2024. The survey of more ...