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The organic sector's integrated value chain not only delivers organic products from seed to shelf, but helps to capture consumer demand for the benefit of the farmers, the economy, and the public.
Download the latest organic industry infographic
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Kick off Natural Products Expo East! Join us to celebrate #OrganicLeaders on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 6:30 PM in Baltimore, MD!
Organic Trade Association Leadership Awards Celebration
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OTA's Board is comprised of 15 diverse individuals, from multiple points along the supply chain, who bring an unparalleled commitment and vision to guide the future direction of OTA.
Meet Our Board of Directors
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OTA’s consumer survey takes an in-depth look at the buying patterns of American households, who buys organic products, what products are being bought, the reasons behind those decisions, and the purchase patterns of the organic consumer.
Latest Organic Consumer Data
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As of September 13, 2017, the Organic Trade Association has taken action to defend the organic seal and organic standards by filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture over its failure to put into effect new organic livestock standards.
OTA sues USDA over animal welfare standards
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The Organic Center and Northeastern University have released a breakthrough study showing that organic cuts agriculture’s contribution to climate change!
Organic can help mitigate climate change!
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OTA’s members work together through networking, advocacy, and other initiatives to encourage and protect organic farming practices, and to share messages about the positive environmental and nutritional attributes of organic products with consumers, the media, and policymakers.
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OTA has spearheaded and underwritten significant studies on organic trade in its effort to build a sound set of data for organic stakeholders and policymakers when they make their business decisions and design policy. The latest report is now available for download.
Just Released U.S. Organic Trade Data Report: 2011 to 2016
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"U.S. Organic Hotspots and their Benefit to Local Economies" is conclusive research that links economic health at the county level to organic agriculture, and shows that organic food and crop production–and the business activities accompanying organic agriculture–creates real and long-lasting regional economic opportunities.
Research shows organic agriculture boosts local economies
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The Organic Trade Association's mission is to promote and protect ORGANIC with a unifying voice that serves and engages its diverse members from farm to marketplace. OTA's vision is to grow ORGANIC to achieve excellence in agriculture and commerce, protect the environment and enhance community well-being.

OTA priorities: healthy markets, successful farmers, expanded production.

OTA brings the U.S. organic industry to developing markets around the world.

OTA tracks market size, growth, and consumer perceptions on the nearly $50B U.S. organic sector.

OTA supports a nationwide research and promotion check-off program for organic.

Current Issues

OTA sues USDA to defend organic

Organic Trade Association blasts USDA withdrawal of organic animal welfare rule.

2018 Farm Bill

Learn more about Organic Trade Association Priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill

OTA takes action on fraudulent imports

Global Organic Supply Chain Integrity Task Force to address supply chain vulnerability.

OTA submits comments on GMO labeling standard

Read Organic Trade Assocation's comments to USDA on the establishment of a GMO labeling standard.

June 21, 2018
USDA Names Jennifer Tucker Deputy Administrator for the National Organic Program
June 7, 2018
Organic integrity hits the airwaves on local news nationwide
May 18, 2018
Opinion | 2018 Farm Bill Watch: A Sneak Attack on the Organic Standards?
June 21, 2018
Organic Trade Association statement on House Farm Bill passage
June 8, 2018
Organic Trade Association statement on Senate Farm Bill that provides historic advancements for organic agriculture
June 1, 2018
Summit explores how to keep organic farmers in the know

The Canada Organic Trade Association promotes the organic sector, educates the public and protects organic product integrity. COTA raises public awareness of the diverse Canadian organic industry through initiatives like national Organic Week and the Think Before You Eat consumer campaign. Member participation ensures that COTA will continue to be a strong voice for organic—to governments, consumers and the media.

The Organic Center is a trusted, go-to source of information for scientific research about organic food and farming. As a non-profit research and education organization, The Center covers up-to-date studies on sustainable agriculture and health, and collaborates with academic and governmental institutions to fill gaps in the current knowledge base about the many benefits of organic food and farming.

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CONTACT OTA
Headquarters | Washington, D.C.
444 N. Capitol St. NW, Suite 445A
Washington D.C. 20001
T: 202-403-8520
 
Member Services | Vermont
28 Vernon St, Suite 413
Brattleboro VT, 05301
T: (202) 403-8630 
 
Canada Organic Trade Association
Suite 210-4 Florence Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 0W7
T: 613.482.1717
F: 613-482-2920