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National Organic groups grow closer

January 29, 2013

Two of Canada’s longest-running organic organizations today announced that they are streamlining and centralizing their efforts to better represent Canada’s organic sector in Ottawa.
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American Academy of Pediatrics’ clinical report highlights benefits of organic

Report provides guidance to pediatricians about organic foods in patient care

October 22, 2012

 A clinical report published online today by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) highlighting the many attributes of organic foods provides guidance to parents confused by conflicting marketing messages regarding healthy food choices for their children.
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Organic Trade Association celebrates successful Annual Fund campaign

October 11, 2012

The Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) 2012 Annual Fund campaign grew by nearly 25 percent this year over the previous year to reach a new record. Funds raised will go towards OTA’s government relations, consumer education, and media outreach work in the United States and Canada.
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The Organic Center moves to D.C. and combines efforts with the Organic Trade Association

Two independent organizations will maintain separate missions dedicated to advancing organic

September 05, 2012

Effective Sept. 1, The Organic Center is combining efforts with the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and relocating its headquarters from Boulder, CO, to Washington, D.C. The Organic Center will remain an independent non-profit 501(c) (3), but now will be under the administrative auspices of OTA.
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Stanford research confirms health benefits driving consumers to organic

Organic foods have lower pesticide residues, lower chance for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

September 04, 2012

A review article published September in the Annals of Internal Medicine confirms that consuming organic foods reduces consumers’ exposure to pesticide residues and to bacteria resistant to antibiotics, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) notes.
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Organic Trade Association supports consumers’ right to know

Urges consumers to vote “Yes” on California Proposition 37

August 08, 2012

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) today voiced its strong support for California voters’ right to know whether the foods they purchase are genetically engineered, and urged them to vote “Yes” on Proposition 37 in the November General Election in California.
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Organic Trade Association hires seasoned D.C. policy strategist

New Associate Director for Legislative & Legal Affairs will strengthen OTA presence on Capitol Hill

July 12, 2012

 Marni Karlin, who has served as counsel for the U.S.
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Two organic leaders to receive Organic Trade Association’s highest honor

July 12, 2012

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has selected Gary Hirshberg of Stonyfield Farm and Zea Sonnabend of CCOF to receive its prestigious Organic Leadership Awards for 2012.
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Obama Administration Report on Agricultural Economy Highlights Contribution of Organic Sector

Time for organic food and farming to take its well-deserved seat at the table in the 2012 Farm Bill debate

June 12, 2012

The Obama Administration yesterday released a report on rural communities and businesses, highlighting the tremendous value of the organic sector as part of our nation’s diverse agricultural economy. The report, prepared by the Council of Economic Advisers, the White House Rural Council, and the U.S.
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OTA congratulates CCOF and Oregon Tilth on planned merger

May 22, 2012

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) congratulates its strategic partner CCOF Inc. and its long-standing member Oregon Tilth on the announcement of their planned merger, expected by Oct. 31, 2012.
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