The Coca‑Cola Company and USDA Renew Pioneering Partnership to Restore Forests, Grasslands and Watersheds

The Coca‑Cola Company and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have collaborated over the last decade to restore watersheds on National Forest system lands, replenishing 2.4 billion liters of water to communities and nature through 25 projects across nine states. Today the partners signed a memorandum of understanding renewing their collaboration to restore and improve watersheds on national forests and grasslands for another five years. More than 60 million Americans get their drinking water from national forests and grasslands. In the partnership’s next chapter, the U.S. Forest Service and Coca‑Cola…

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Organic Trade Association sues USDA over failure to advance organic livestock standards

Taking action to defend the organic seal and organic standards, the Organic Trade Association has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture over its failure to put into effect new organic livestock standards. “We are standing up on behalf of the entire organic sector to protect organic integrity, advance animal welfare, and demand the government keep up with the industry and the consumer in setting organic standards,” said Laura Batcha, Executive Director and CEO of the Organic Trade Association. The suit alleges the U.S. Department of Agriculture violated…

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