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Beyond food: Organic lifestyle brands star in pop-up event in New York

Organic Trade Association and sponsors present "Live Organic from Farm to Home"

May 05, 2017

Organic is not just for eating anymore, and more than a dozen cutting-edge and innovative organic fashion and home textile brands are helping the Organic Trade Association (OTA) prove that point in an inspiring, educational and entertaining two-day pop-up event in the heart of Manhattan.
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New state data shows organic now in the kitchens of over 80 percent of U.S. households

OTA releases state-by-state data showing more households – urban and rural -- choosing organic

March 23, 2017

As former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue begins his confirmation process to become the next Secretary of Agriculture, new Nielsen findings released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Thursday show things have changed in the kitchens of American households across the country, from small towns to the big cities.
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Organic science celebrated at sold-out fundraiser for The Organic Center

Annual dinner raises just over $400,000 to support organic research projects

March 10, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 10, 2017) – Stimulating conversation, scrumptious food, a sparkling mix of guests: the combination for a perfect dinner party and – in the case of The Organic Center’s 14th  Annual Benefit Dinner – also the secret to a successful and inspiring fundraiser.
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U.S. organic perspectives play intricate part at world’s largest organic trade fair

Organic Trade Association facilitates international trade opportunities for U.S. organic companies

March 02, 2017

Organic agriculture worldwide continues to set new records, with global sales reaching more than 80 billion U.S.
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Organic Trade Association takes pulse of organic to shape gear-up to Farm Bill

Organic stakeholders throughout the country spell out top priorities

February 27, 2017

More than 500 organic stakeholders across 45 states weighed in on issues they see as critical to the organic sector as part of a comprehensive farm bill survey conducted by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) in the lead up to Congress beginning debate on the 2018 Farm Bill.
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Curtains up, light the lights! The Organic Center benefit to put science in spotlight

NPR’s “The Secret Ingredient” will live-tape episode at dinner on latest organic science

February 14, 2017

The latest science on the environmental and health benefits of organic food and farming will literally take center stage on March 9 at The Organic Center’s 14th Annual Benefit Dinner in conjunction with Natural Products Expo West.  
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Agriculture Department seeks comments on national organic check-off

OTA applauds USDA's move after leading the drive for the trailblazing initiative

January 17, 2017

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USDA approves new transitional certification program to foster organic growth

Groundbreaking program to be based on OTA-developed standards

January 11, 2017

Today, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help guide farmers transitioning into certified organic agricultural production.
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Eat organic and live organic in 2017

Ten New Year’s Resolutions from The Organic Center

December 29, 2016

2016 saw organic become a bigger part of our daily lives than ever. We are not just eating organic, we’re living organic.
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Organic Trade Association names seasoned government affairs professionals to its team

December 21, 2016

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has announced the hiring of two experienced government affairs professionals to join its team.  
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