Sharon Raszap Skorbiansky

Aug 23, 2024 | ers.usda.gov | Jeffrey Gillespie |Sharon Raszap Skorbiansky |Jonathan Law

This study uses USDA’s Agricultural Resource Management Survey data from 2005, 2010, 2016, and 2021—along with other USDA data—to examine changes in farm structure, production costs, technology adoption, and challenges facing organic dairy producers over the past two decades. The report shows that growth of organic milk production has differed by U.S. State, with regional differences in farm structure and cost of production.

Mar 25, 2024 | ers.usda.gov | Sharon Raszap Skorbiansky |Katherine Baldwin

Finding: Organic Agriculture U.S. agriculture has been affected by unexpected events over the past few years, including the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, drought, the war in Ukraine, and high inflation. Organic commodity producers were further affected by lost markets, labor shortages, and difficulty obtaining or renewing their organic certification.

Oct 17, 2023 | ers.usda.gov | Sharon Raszap Skorbiansky

Finding: Organic Agriculture Sales and the retail market share of organic mushrooms have risen in the last decade, and U.S. farmers—especially in Pennsylvania—have increased organic mushroom production to accommodate growing consumer demand. In 2009, organic mushrooms accounted for 2 percent of the total retail mushroom market, a share that grew to 11 percent by 2021.

Jul 17, 2023 | ers.usda.gov | Catharine Weber |Sharon Raszap Skorbiansky

Finding: Organic Agriculture by Catharine Weber and Sharon Raszap Skorbiansky Consumers often view mushrooms as a nutritious food that is high in protein and essential amino acids. This favorable impression has contributed to increased consumption of organic mushrooms in the past decade.