Organic Farming | Senator Welch

Press Release

Jan 22, 2024

Vermont Delegation Announces $1 Million Investment to Expand Opportunity for Vermont’s Organic Producers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Vermont Congressional Delegation, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) over $1 million through USDA’s Organic Market…

Sen. Welch Introduces Bill to Reduce Obstacles to Organic Agriculture

WASHINGTON, DC - Today Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced the Opportunities in Organic Act, legislation designed to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to organic practices and build successful and sustainable businesses. Organic agriculture enriches rural economies, protects biodiversity and soil health, and supports…

Senator Welch and USDA Undersecretary Moffitt Celebrate Updated Regulations and New Program to Strengthen Organic Enforcement and Support Vermont Farms

WHITINGHAM, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt toured Corse Farm Dairy today to highlight the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule, designed to reduce fraud and improve enforcement in the USDA Organic Marketplace. Sen. Welch…