The increase in demand for organic food, coupled with the number of organic farmers in America dropping, prompted the U.S. Department of Agriculture to promise up to $300 million to recruit farmers to make the switch.
Organic farming is becoming more popular worldwide. Members of the organic farming industry displayed their products at the River's Edge Convention Center for the 14th Annual Organic Growing Conference.
Organic farmers are spending the next few days learning more about the growing industry in downtown St. Cloud. The annual Organic Conference starts today (Thursday) with workshops, and continues through Saturday.