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Organic Trade Association applauds House passage of Farm Bill

Years of advocacy for organic priorities grow recognition for the sector

January 29, 2014

The House of Representatives’ passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014 this morning clears the way for the Senate to consider the bill, which includes numerous priorities the Organic Trade Association (OTA) has been seeking for more than two years.
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Data confirm organic lowers consumer exposure to pesticides

January 08, 2014

These data confirm what numerous peer-reviewed studies have shown: that organic products have significantly lower rates of pesticide residues, while the few products that do show trace chemicals are at much lower levels than the average for conventional produce.
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Organic Trade Association names new CEO/Executive Director

Choice is seasoned organic professional Laura Batcha

January 07, 2014

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) today announced the appointment of a new CEO/Executive Director, with Laura Batcha now on board as the fourth executive director in the association's 29-year history.
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Resolve to go organic in 2014

The Organic Center’s 10 New Year’s Resolutions to last a lifetime

January 01, 2014

 What is a New Year’s Resolution you can make today that can last a lifetime – and beyond? Going organic – which is good for you, your family and the planet.
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Senators urge Korean officials to keep organic trade open

Korean market set to close to U.S. organic exports January 1, 2014

December 17, 2013

 This past week, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and 12 of her Senate colleagues sent a letter to Korean Ambassador Ahn Ho-Young expressing con
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FDA starts process to cut back antibiotic overuse in livestock

http://www.organic-center.org/Organic offers clear choice, now, for those seeking foods produced without antibiotics

December 11, 2013

The U.S.
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The Science and Value of Organic

Eating Organic for a Family of Four for $25/Day or Less – 7 Helpful Tips + 3 Great Recipes

December 03, 2013

Think a family on a budget can’t eat all organic all the time? Think again.
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Dag Falck of Nature’s Path Foods to lead COTA’s Board of Directors

November 15, 2013

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The Organic Center announces new Science Advisory Board

October 28, 2013

The Organic Center (The Center) today announced the names of 24 scientists who have agreed to serve on its newly formed Science Advisory Board.
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Organic activities at Expo East a rousing success for OTA and the industry

Events included equivalency signing, annual meeting, awards and more

September 30, 2013

Organic activities organized by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) at Natural Products Expo East this past week brought members together to celebrate, mark milestones, discuss trends, and hear from leaders about a wide range of topics related to organic agriculture, markets and trade.
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