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Organic practices help reduce exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Review paper calls organic livestock production important part of the solution

August 03, 2016

Choosing organic is the best choice consumers can make to combat antibiotic resistance and protect themselves from antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a review paper from The Organic Center concludes.
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Texas organic cotton farmers to receive Organic Leadership Award

Organic Farmer of the Year goes to visionary organic cotton farmers who formed market collaboration

July 25, 2016

Thanks to a pioneering group of forward-thinking farmers, organic cotton production in Texas has expanded from virtually nothing in the early 1990s to over 20,000 acres in 2015, making the Texas High Plains the largest organic cotton-growing region in the United States.  
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Record traffic in America's organic produce aisles, reveal new findings

Organic Trade Association CEO unveils new report on robust sector at produce summit

July 14, 2016

Americans are gobbling up more organic fruits and vegetables than ever before, from organic blueberries and organic apples to organic packaged greens and cut-up organic vegetables ready for their children's lunch box or their family's dinner plate.  
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Research shows organic agriculture boosts local economies

May 25, 2016

The Organic Trade Association today released conclusive research that for the first time links economic health at the county level to organic agriculture, and shows that organic food and crop production–and the business activities accompanying organic agriculture–creates real and long-lasting regional economic opportunities.
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U.S. organic sales post new record of $43.3 billion in 2015

Largest dollar gain ever for the booming organic sector even with supply challenges, says OTA survey

May 19, 2016

The booming U.S.
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Turning organic research into policy, and improving the environment

Summit to link environmental findings for organic with conservation goals

May 16, 2016

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Record crowd finds inspiration in the work of The Organic Center

Organic businesses contribute more than $415,000 to support organic research projects

March 16, 2016

A record-setting crowd of more than 650 organic visionaries, activists, and business executives gathered enthusiastically last week in Anaheim, California, at The Organic Center’s Annual Benefit Dinner.
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Canada Organic Trade Association appoints Executive Director

March 08, 2016

The Canada Organic Trade Association’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has appointed Tia Loftsgard as Executive Director of the associ
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Organic sector pleased with new and improved Canada/EU organic equivalency

March 07, 2016

After five years of ongoing negotiations, the European Union Regulatory Committee on Organic Production has voted on March 2nd on the expansion of the current scope of the Canada-EU Organic Equivalency Arrangement.  Process products with imported ingredients certified in accordance with Canada's organic legislation will now be cover under the agreement. 
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Organic stakeholders, experts hone in on use of compost and manure

OTA and Organic Center collaborate to shape research on critical organic issue

January 29, 2016

A diverse group of organic farmers, agricultural extension agents, scientific experts, and public officials gathered for two days this week at the University of California, Davis t
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