Press Releases
Press Releases and News Articles
December 1, 2022- PCO Chosen to Lead the Northeast Region in the USDA National Organic Program’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)
December 19, 2019 - Pennsylvania Certified Organic Announces New Interim Executive Director
March 19, 2019 - Pennsylvania Certified Organic Transfers Forest Grown Program to United Plant Savers
December 4, 2018 - PCO Annual Member Meeting Highlights Growth, Next Steps for the Organization
October 15, 2018 - PCO Annual Member Meeting to Feature Johanna Mirenda, Farm Policy Director at the Organic Trade Association
September 5, 2018 - PCO Announces Immediate Departure of Executive Director
July 18, 2018 - 7th Annual Organic FarmFest Celebrates Family Farms
October 23, 2017 - Learn Successful Organic Farming Practices at the 4th Annual Growing Pennsylvania's Organic Farms Conference
November 8, 2016 - Growing Pennsylvania's Organic Farms to Meet Domestic Demand
August 5, 2016 - PCO's Farmer Appreciation Day: Outstanding Organic Farmers, Researchers and Food Producers Honored
July 12, 2016 - Wool Village at Pennsylvania Organic FarmFest Showcases Vendors and Fiber Demonstrations
October 13, 2015 - Winter Conference Addresses Organic Market, Production
September 17, 2015 - Forest Botanicals for Business Minded Landowners
September 2, 2015 - FarmFest Brings Outstanding Speakers, Education
August 18, 2015 - PCO Honors Outstanding Organic Leaders
July 8, 2015 - Pennsylvania Organic FarmFest Announces 2015 Education Offerings
June 15, 2015 - Wool Village at Pennsylvania Organic FarmFest Showcases Vendors, Fiber Demonstrations, Free Activities for Children
June 1, 2015 - 4th Annual Pennsylvania Organic FarmFest Kicks Off August 7
March 4, 2015 - Joint Organic Valley/PCO Meeting Focuses on Milk Markets, Organic Transition
January 19, 2015 - Free Organic Valley/PCO Member Meeting Focuses on Animal Health, Organic Standards
August 19, 2014 - Spiral Path offers Field Day on Ecological Vegetable Farming
August 18, 2014 - Organic Inspector Trainings: Beginner, Advanced & Gluten Free
July 22, 2014 - FarmFest 2014 Offers Educational Programs for Farmers/Homesteaders
July 18, 2014 - Participate in Silent Auction to Raise Funds for Farmers Union and Organic FarmFest!
July 17, 2014 - Wool Village Showcases Fiber Arts at Pennsylvania Organic FarmFest
July 1, 2014 - Free Transitioning to Organic Grain Production Field Day
June 26, 2014 - 3rd Annual Pennsylvania Organic FarmFest, August 1 & 2
June 10, 2014 - Registration Still Open for June 20th Mob Grazing Field Day
May 13, 2014 - Grazing and Nutrition for 100% Grassfed Cows: An Ian Mitchell-Innes Field Day
April 30, 2014 - Support Local Organic Farmers with your Online Donation May 6-7 at CentreGives.org
March 17, 2014 - Organic Grain Marketing Opportunities Abound in Pennsylvania
February 14, 2014 - Honest Tea's Seth Goldman Tells Story of Courage, Innovation at Pennsylvania Certified Organic Annual Meeting
February 10, 2014 - Pennsylvania Certified Organic Begins New Year By Welcoming New Outreach Specialist
January 28, 2014 - Winter Organic Standards Meeting Highlights Policy Changes for 2014
January 1, 2014 - Seth Goldman, Founder of Honest Tea, offers Keynote at PCO's 2014 Annual Meeting
December 15, 2013 - Grassroots Marketing is Here! PCO Responds to Demand for Grassfed Beef and Dairy with 100% Grassfed Certification
July 1, 2013 - Pennsylvania Organic Farm Fest: August event has fun, food, and education for everyone
February 15, 2013 - FarmFest: Be A Part of It!
February 13, 2013 - Pennsylvania Certified Organic Honors Outstanding Organic Farmers and Agricultural Professionals
January 11, 2013 - Pennsylvania Certified Organic's 2013 Annual Meeting: A Celebration of Local and International Agriculture
January 4, 2013 - Pennsylvania Certified Organic to Host Organic Standards Meeting
September 11, 2012 - New Partnership Eases Organic and Gluten-Free Inspection Process
August 7, 2012 - First Annual Pennsylvania Organic FarmFest a Huge Success
July 16, 2012 - PCO Announces Free Educational Workshops for First Annual Pennsylvania Organic FarmFest
June 30, 2012 - PCO Hosts First Annual Pennsylvania Organic FarmFest, August 3 & 4
June 19, 2012 - Armyworms and Pasture Diversity: An Organic Approach
February 15, 2012 - Pennsylvania Certified Organic Honors Outstanding Farmers and Professionals
January 1. 2012 - Organic Pasture and Standards Meetings: Workshops assist producers comply with new rules and policies