Organic ‘hot spots’ are economic boost, says white paper

A white paper commissioned by the Organic Trade Association says organic “hot spots” have higher household incomes and lower poverty rates than rural counties in general. The author of the white paper, Penn State economist Edward Jaenicke, says, “The growing market interest in organic agriculture can be leveraged into effective policy for economic development.” Some… » Read More

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