Iowa Public Radio Examines Organic Corn Shortage
The demand for organic food is growing, but in the Midwest, organic is far from king. A report from Iowa Public Radio examines the demand and need for supply of organic corn. The article follows farmer Tom Frantzen (see Farm Profile) who has made the transition to organic, and examines a changing food chain. […]
New Regulations Could Hurt Local Food Systems
Land Access is only one of the obstacles facing beginning farmers. Once these young agrarians have found access and financing for land, they enter the maze of barriers that face all small farmers. Public comment is open until November 15th on a recent proposed regulation that could serve as a major barrier for small farmers. […]