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Veteran journalist Maggie McNeil joins OTA as head of Media Relations team

May 08, 2014

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has taken another important step in expanding the message and critical story of organic products to the public by hiring accomplished writer and editor Maggie McNeil as its Director of Media Relations. 
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Seasoned organic specialist Nate Lewis joins Organic Trade Association team

Crops and livestock expert will develop organic producer engagement

April 09, 2014

Nathaniel (Nate) Lewis this past week joined the staff of the Organic Trade Association (OTA) as its Senior Crops and Livestock Specialist. Lewis most recently served as Organic Certification Coordinator at the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s (WSDA’s) Organic Program.
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The Organic Center’s VIP Dinner raises half a million dollars for research and education

March 12, 2014

The Organic Center’s (The Center’s) Annual VIP Dinner, held Friday evening, March 7, in conjunction with Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA, raised over $500,000 for the work of the non-profit research and education organization.
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OTA launches The Organic Market Basket e-newsletter for retailers

Launch coincides with industry’s largest gathering of retailers

March 06, 2014

The Organic Trade Association today launched its newest communications platform –The Organic Market Basket – a twice monthly e-newsletter that is offered at no cost for retailers. The announcement was made as an estimated 60,000 attendees gathered here for Natural Products Expo West.
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As Organic Rules Shift for Fire Blight Control, The Organic Center Releases Essential Suggestions for Apple and Pear Growers

Organic-Approved Antibiotics Sunsetting – Report Aims to Help Growers Keep Certification

March 03, 2014

 
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Organic Trade Association forges new era of global organic trade

Unveils new online resources and hosts global buyers meetings at EXPO West

February 28, 2014

Determined to secure the ongoing success of the global organic trade market that is projected to reach $100 billion by 2015, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) will launch online resources essential to the global organic import and export
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Dr. Charles Benbrook to be honored by The Organic Center

Researcher to receive organization’s prestigious Award of Excellence

February 18, 2014

The first recipient of The Organic Center’s (The Center’s) newly established Award of Excellence will be recognized in March at the organization’s annual VIP Dinner held in conjunction with Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA.
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Dr. Charles Benbrook to be honored by The Organic Center

Researcher to receive organization’s prestigious Award of Excellence

February 18, 2014

The first recipient of The Organic Center’s (The Center’s) newly established Award of Excellence will be recognized in March at the organization’s annual VIP Dinner held in conjunction with Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA.
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U.S. Organic Cotton Survey reveals potential opportunities for future growth

Seed improvement, the GOTS label, and popularity of “Made in the USA” bode well for sector

February 18, 2014

Looking at the status of U.S. organic cotton production, the2012 and Preliminary 2013 U.S.
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Organic Trade Association applauds Senate passage of Farm Bill

Years of advocacy for organic priorities grow recognition for the sector

February 04, 2014

The Senate’s passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014 today clears the way for the bill to proceed to President Obama for final sign-off into law. The legislation, adopted by the House of Representatives on Jan.
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