Advocacy

We serve as the unifying voice of the U.S. organic industry on Capitol Hill, and we advance our mission to promote and protect organic agriculture and trade through legislative and regulatory advocacy.

As the only trade association working on behalf of the organic sector, we build and retain meaningful relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, USDA’s National Organic Program, NOSB, and the FDA on food and farming policy.

Learn more about how advancing organic mitigates climate change

Membership

We bring farmers, processors, distributors, retailers and others together to promote and protect the growing organic sector.

We represent our members to government on sector needs, market development and promotion, and strong organic standards and regulations. Members also receive the latest information and quick answers on organic regulations and standards in the U.S. and around the world.

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Market Analysis

Our insightful and comprehensive data reports on the U.S. organic industry illustrate the positive economic impact of organic agriculture and products, and the importance of consumer choice in the marketplace.

Whether you're looking for the size of the organic market, organic industry trends or insights into the organic consumer, we are here to help.

Order OTA’s 2020 Organic Industry Survey

International Trade

We bring the U.S. organic industry to developing markets around the world through our U.S. Organic Worldwide programs.

As a cooperator with USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Market Access Programs, we create new opportunities for organic products through international promotions, organic exporter education, business to business connections, and trade negotiations.

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Programs & Events

From our signature policymaking event, Organic Week in Washington, D.C., to a full roster of education and networking events at the Natural Products Expos, join us for association business, member meetings, and social and networking events.

If you’re looking for high-level networking opportunities, exciting venues to showcase your brand, and a guaranteed good time with an always-organic menu, then join us for any of our many activities throughout the year.

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News

We work with the media to share news about the growing organic sector. We also act fast to correct misinformation in the media, and to proactively promote the inspiring work of Organic Trade Association members.

Our members have access to our key media relationships, proactive outreach strategies and fast and effective crisis communications

Visit theorganicreport.com

Resources

We educate influencers and consumers about the benefits organic practices and products. This includes having an expansive social media presence, as well as actively engaging with the press to share facts about organic methods, benefits, and milestones.

Check out our expansive collection of informative resources that explain what organic is, and why it is definitely worth it.

Download our “Not in Organic” Toolkit

About OTA

We are your connected community of organic innovators and pioneers. Our path forward is organic.

As the membership-based business association for organic agriculture and products in North America, we are the leading voice for the organic trade in the United States, representing over 9,500 organic businesses across 50 states. Our Board of Directors is democratically elected by our members.

Read our 2020 Annual Report