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Organic Trade Association seeking “big ideas” on voluntary check-off

Trade group reaching out to organic stakeholders to help shape industry program

November 05, 2018

The Organic Trade Association wants the organic community to put on its thinking caps.
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Media Alert: Organic Trade Association welcomes judge’s decision to hear animal welfare case

October 04, 2018

The Organic Trade Association on Thursday welcomed the decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia today to hear the association’s case against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over the agency’s failure to put into effect new organic livestock standards.
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A no-fail recipe at Organic Awards Dinner: stellar leaders, scrumptious food

Organic Trade Association recognizes mentors and ambassadors for organic

September 24, 2018

Each of the accomplished organic leaders honored by the Organic Trade Association at its annual awards dinner this month followed a unique recipe for success, with one common core ingredient: a clear desire to make the world a better place.   Combine those inspirational recipes with scrumptious organic food, stir in over 200 organic producers and officials from orga
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Record number of Organic Trade Association members vote in Board election

New Board and Member of the Year announced at Annual Meeting

September 18, 2018

Organic Trade Association members turned out in record numbers to choose their Board leadership for 2018-2019. The association announced the results of the election at its Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 12.
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Organic Trade Association drives move toward voluntary organic check-off

Trade group and its members pledge not to walk away from industry-invested program

September 06, 2018

The Organic Trade Association on Thursday announced an engaged and bold plan to move forward with a voluntary industry-invested organic research, promotion and education check-off program that will be collaboratively designed and implemented by organic stakeholders across the diverse organic supply chain.
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Organic leaders selected for their commitment and vision to advance organic

Organic Trade Association Awards to recognize four incredible leaders

July 16, 2018

Two individuals and a farming couple chosen to  receive Organic Leadership Awards from the Organic Trade Association this coming September each have the drive to make a difference, a strong belief that organic practices are the way to go, and a commitment to mentoring others.
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Senate Farm Bill recognizes organic agriculture’s growth and opportunities

Organic Trade Association welcomes congressional efforts to move organic forward

June 28, 2018

The 2018 Farm Bill passed by the Senate on Thursday recognizes the strong growth in organic and the opportunities that organic provides for the farm and food economy, and builds upon and strengthens the organic provisions in the recently passed House legislation. The Organic Trade Association thanks lawmakers for their critical work to move forward organic agriculture in our nation.
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Organic Trade Association names new Farm Policy Director

June 25, 2018

The Organic Trade Association today announced Johanna Mirenda will join the organization’s Regulatory Team as its new Farm Policy Director. She will begin her new post on August 6.
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Organic Trade Association statement on Senate Farm Bill that provides historic advancements for organic agriculture

*MEDIA STATEMENT*

June 08, 2018

The Farm Bill introduced by the Senate Agriculture Committee recognizes the strong growth in organic and the opportunities that organic provides for the farm and food economy. The Organic Trade Association thanks Chairman Roberts, Ranking Member Stabenow and members of the committee for their critical work to move forward organic agriculture in our nation.
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Summit explores how to keep organic farmers in the know

Organic Center’s Confluences Summit focuses on ways to transfer research knowledge to farmers

June 01, 2018

Washington, D.C.
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