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Parents willing to pay the premium for organic food, survey shows

Price now less of a barrier to buying organic

June 18, 2014

No two ways about it. Organic food usually costs a little more than non-organic. But a new study shows that an increasing number of American parents are willing to dig deeper into their wallets to buy products that carry the organic seal.
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Organic Trade Association to participate in IFT session on labeling organic products

Organic equivalency agreements open more doors to international markets

June 17, 2014

U.S. organic producers have more opportunities than ever to export their harvest now that the United States has agreements covering organic products with the European Union, Canada and Japan, and one nearly finalized with Korea.
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More parents choosing organic for their kids, says new study

Organic baby food making huge inroads, including in daycares

June 13, 2014

 Lawmakers on Capitol Hill may be fighting over the standards of the lunches being served to American children in schools, but in households across the nation, parents are in growing agreement that organic food is the most healthy choice for the meals they are in charge of, shows a new study by th
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Organic Trade Association to lead panel discussion at United Fresh 2014

Leaders will explore impact of organic produce sales on overall produce growth

June 09, 2014

What does it mean for fresh fruit and vegetable sales that almost a quarter of the carrots now being purchased in U.S. grocery stores are organic? What impact does the promotion of organic agriculture have on the overall fresh produce market?
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Organic farmers hone in on supply issues at OTA Policy Conference

Farmers Advisory Council meets with stakeholders to problem-solve

May 22, 2014

The voice of organic farmers rang loud and clear at this year’s Organic Trade Association’s Annual Policy Conference in discussions convened by OTA’s new Farmers Advisory Council (FAC) on how to address increasing concerns over short supplies in the rapidly expanding organic sector.
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Organic Industry honors Sen. Stabenow with Public Servant Award

May 21, 2014

Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan was awarded the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA’s) Public Servant Award on Wednesday for her outstanding and critical support of the organic industry throughout her career.
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Kingdom of Bhutan shares story on commitment to go 100% organic

Organic Trade Association members gain inspiration from one nation’s path to organic

May 21, 2014

The tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan may be one of the smallest nations in the world, but its recent decision to convert its agricultural production entirely to organic could have enormous implications for agricultural practices around the globe.
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OTA Annual Policy Conference to Address Key Organic Issues

Fast-growing organic industry sees big opportunities, challenges

May 20, 2014

Key players in the North American organic industry will find a full plate of issues to digest when they gather in Washington, D.C. for the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) Annual Policy Conference on Wednesday, May 21.
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American appetite for organic products breaks through $35 billion mark

New survey shows organic sales jump nearly 12% in 2013 to a new record

May 14, 2014

American consumers have not had their fill of organic products yet.
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Nominations sought for three prestigious Organic Leadership Awards

Deadline for 2014 submissions is May 30

May 12, 2014

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is currently accepting nominations for its annual prestigious Organic Leadership Awards, which recognize organic heroes who have made a significant difference to organic agriculture, industry and trade.
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