Agricultural extension experts are reporting that organic grain producers are facing mounting difficulties as the farming economy continues to struggle. According to Ashley Adair, an extension specialist with Purdue University Extension, these economic headwinds are preventing farmers from expanding their operations into new areas.
“We have a pretty robust market for feed-grade grains,” Adair explained. “We have a lot of organic” producers in the region, she noted, but the current market conditions are limiting their ability to branch out into different crops or farming methods.
The ongoing agricultural economic slowdown has created a challenging environment where even successful organic operations are finding it difficult to take the financial risks associated with diversification efforts.
