It has been a rough few years for the organic label. From scandals over fraudulent organic grain imports and the revelation of several factory-scale farms producing certified organic milk and eggs , to controversy around the inclusion of hydroponic or “soilless” farming and the reversal of comprehensive animal welfare rules , not to mention last week’s termination of the organic checkoff proposal , one thing is clear: The organic industry’s rapid growth may also turn out to be its downfall.
Source: What Could the Next Farm Bill Mean for the Organic Program?
