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GRO Organic hits the ground running with major programs underway

Organic stakeholders invest $1.5 million to advance organic and aim for more in the future

March 05, 2019

Much can happen in a year, as a major collective effort underway by the organic community is proving.
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Court advances Organic Trade Association’s organic animal welfare lawsuit

Judge blocks USDA attempt to dismiss lawsuit and recognizes harm to organic industry

February 28, 2019

The Organic Trade Association on Thursday hailed the ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that the association has presented solid arguments that the U.S.
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Nominations sought for three prestigious Organic Leadership Awards

Deadline for submitting names and endorsements is April 30

February 28, 2019

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is currently accepting nominations for its annual prestigious Organic Leadership Awards, which recognize organic visionaries and entrepreneurs who have made a significant difference to organic agriculture, industry and trade.
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U.S. needs to grow more organic grain: Organic Grain Collaboration shows how

Organic Trade Association member report drills down into barriers and comes up with specific solutions

February 20, 2019

The United States is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of conventionally grown grains. America’s farmers grow and ship out to foreign destinations vast amounts of cereal grains and grain legumes. But the production of organic grains in this country has been slow to take off. 
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Media Alert | Organic a winner at Super Bowl 2019!

February 01, 2019

It doesn’t matter which team wins or loses. Organic will be a clear winner at Super Bowl 2019! In between rooting for their favorite team, and during their chow down of nachos and buffalo wings, more than 100 million people will get a close up look at the USDA Organic seal.
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New Farm Bill signed into law, advances organic

Organic Trade Association urges speedy implementation

December 20, 2018

President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill, officially titled the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, into law today after passage earlier this month by Congress. The new law advances the priorities of the organic sector.
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Media Statement | Organic Trade Association deeply disappointed in USDA final GMO labeling rule

December 20, 2018

The Organic Trade Association is deeply disappointed in the U.S.
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Organic Trade Association hails huge organic milestones in Farm Bill

Trade group thanks lawmakers and association members for a “major policy win”

December 11, 2018

The Organic Trade Association on Tuesday applauded the 2018 Farm Bill conference committee for reporting out a Farm Bill that marks an historic milestone for organic by establishing permanent funding for organic research, and makes significant strides to improve the oversight of global organic trade and safeguard the integrity of organic.
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Chef Megan Mitchell to create organic menu for benefit dinner

16th annual networking event raises funds for The Organic Center

November 29, 2018

Seasoned chef and internet personality Megan Mitchell will work her magic with organic ingredients supplied by sponsors to create a delicious custom organic dinner for guests at The Organic Center’s 16th Annual Benefit Dinner in Anaheim March 6, 2019.
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Organic Trade Association weighs in with USDA on top enforcement priorities

Trade group identifies most critical areas to increase integrity of global organic control system

November 21, 2018

The Organic Trade Association on Wednesday submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on its top ten priorities to boost the integrity of the global organic market.
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