That 'USDA Organic' Sticker Just Got More Expensive
A recent USDA fee hike for organic certification is set to increase food prices. Farmers face tough choices, and the cost of your favorite organic produce will
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Agriculture Supply
Key points
- A USDA fee hike for its National Organic Program is increasing costs for third-party certifiers, who are passing them on to farmers.
- Small to mid-sized organic farmers face the difficult choice of absorbing the new costs, raising their prices, or dropping their organic certification altogether.
- The price increase will ripple through the supply chain, inevitably leading to higher costs for organic produce and packaged goods at major retailers by 2026.
- Consumers should budget for rising organic prices and consider buying directly from local farmers who may use organic methods without official certification.
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