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ARBICO ORGANICS NEMATTACK BEADS
ORGANIC GROWER: COMPANY SPOTLIGHT
collaboration and growth within
the organic community, according
to the release.
Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres
Small of the USDA emphasized the
importance of the grants to organic
farmers to access new markets.
" Farmers who choose to grow
organic often access new, more
and better markets, " she said
in the release. " At USDA, we are
committed to making it easier for
farmers who make that choice
through programs like the Organic
Market Development Grant
Program, which supports farmers
and increases access to fresh,
healthy foods. "
Under Secretary Jenny Lester
Moffitt underscored the critical
role of the grant program in
addressing the needs of the growing
organic industry.
" This round of awards through the
Organic Market Development Grant
program will address critical needs
within the nation's growing organic
industry - funding projects that
further our goals of creating and
expanding markets for producers, "
she noted in the release.
The initiatives align with USDA's
Organic Transition Initiative, which
was launched in fall 2022 and offers
a suite of programs and resources
to support existing organic farmers
and those transitioning to organic
production and processing. Through
programs like the Organic Market
Development Grant program, USDA
is working to develop more resilient
local and regional food systems and
promote climate-smart agricultural
practices.
Beneficial Nematodes have become an essential tool for the control
of common soil pests such as fungus gnats and grubs. NemAttack
Beads bring the biological powerhouse of Beneficial Nematodes in
an easy to apply, shelf stable encapsulated format. Encapsulated
Nematode " beads " do not need to be kept refrigerated and
are great for use in outdoor
containers, houseplants or as
a spot treament. Available
with Steinernema
carpocapsae and
Steinernema feltiae
strains.
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GARGOIL® INSECT, MITE & DISEASE CONTROL
Gargoil® is your
3-in-1 solution for
effective broadspectrum
insect
and disease control
for both organic
and conventional
farming. Targeted pests include mites, aphids, thrips, whiteflies,
psyllids and other soft-bodied insects. Gargoil® can also help
manage immature forms of larger insects such as worms and
scale, and controls botrytis and powdery mildew diseases. It is
OMRI and WSDA listed with no PHI or MRLs.
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VITALIS ORGANIC SEEDS
GinFiz combines the
flavor, texture and color
of Striped German with
disease resistances
and productivity of
modern hybrids.
Fruits average 1014
oz. and exhibit
minimal cracking. With
excellent early fruit
yields with leaf mold
resistance for improved production. GinFiz is a generative plant,
benefiting from grafting and single leader production.
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