There are now 21,781 certified organic operations in the United States and 31,160 around the world, says a U.S. Department of Agriculture report.
The USDA’s National Organic Program said the number of certified organic operations increased by 12 percent in 2015, representing the highest growth rate since 2008.
The total retail market for organic products is valued at more than US$39 billion in the United States and more than $75 billion globally.
