Newsline: Horizon to Help Transition New York Farmers
Horizon Organic has introduced a program to help New York dairy producers transition to organic. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton joined with the company in late January to unveil the Horizon Organic Producer Education (HOPE) Program.
Horizon Organic has introduced a program to help New York dairy producers transition to organic. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton joined with the company in late January to unveil the Horizon Organic Producer Education (HOPE) Program.
The statewide initiative is said to offer comprehensive support services including technical assistance, personalized organic certification support and financial support. Horizon Organic is also expanding its organic milk processing capabilities in-state. Horizon is investing $5 million in a planned $18 million expansion of Steuben Foods, Elma, N.Y, which is one of Horizon's co-packers.