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Organic Trade Association Champions Bipartisan Introduction of Domestic Organic Investment Act
Legislation expands capacity of U.S. farmers and businesses to compete against imports of organic products
December 10, 2025
Read moreCertified organic flavors now required in organic products
Organic Trade Association supports continuous improvement and makes resources available
January 09, 2020
A final rule published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program (NOP) now requires the use of certified organic flavors in certified organic products when they are commercially available. The rule was implemented and went into effect on December 27, 2019.
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Organic Trade Association sees robust global export promotion drive in 2020
Trade group receives funding totaling almost $3 million from USDA to boost organic exports
December 12, 2019
The Organic Trade Association will be showcasing American organic products at events throughout the world next year, from the world’s biggest organic trade show in Germany and the largest trade show in the Gulf Region, to the leading retail shows in the Pacific Rim, Australia and Canada.
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Organic Trade Association urges USDA to clarify Origin of Livestock rule. Now.
Organic sector and Capitol Hill show strong support for rule in final comments
December 03, 2019
The Organic Trade Association on Monday urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to “move expeditiously” to implement a final rule to clarify the Origin of Livestock rule, saying that “clarification [of the rule] is long overdue and is critical to leveling the playing field among organic dairy producers.”
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Organic Trade Association announces webinar on NOSB fall meeting
Live briefing on Nov. 13, 2 pm Eastern, to feature regulatory experts
November 06, 2019
The Organic Trade Association is hosting a briefing on the important fall meeting of the National Organic Standards Board in a live webinar on November 13 at 2 p.m. Eastern. The webinar will feature regulatory experts to explain the issues discussed at the meeting and answer any questions from stakeholders.
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Organic Trade Association advances court battle to defend organic standards
Motion for summary judgment states USDA acted unlawfully in withdrawing livestock standards
October 31, 2019
The Organic Trade Association on Thursday asked the U.S. District Court to rule in its favor on its organic livestock welfare lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Diverse panel of farmers agree: Strong organic program is critical
Growers urge lawmakers and USDA to advance organic through continuous improvement
October 30, 2019
Testifying before a Congressional committee on Wednesday, a diverse panel of organic famers from all sizes and types of operations, from geographic regions across the United States, had one important commonality -- a strong commitment to robust government support for organic agriculture and the stringent enforcement of organic standards.
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Trade association’s Fiber Council to take part in Textile Sustainability Conference
Council messages will focus on organic integrity, best labeling practices for textiles
October 09, 2019
In an effort to enhance consumer trust in the organic label, the Organic Trade Association’s Fiber Council will focus on organic supply chain integrity and best labeling practices for organic textiles when it participates in the 2019 Textile Sustainability Conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada, later this month.
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In a historic setting, Organic Trade Association honors leaders making history
Leadership Awards Celebration attracts hundreds to applaud organic visionaries
September 18, 2019
The site of the historic Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore once was part of the estate owned by one of America’s early visionaries, leaders and heroes, John Eager Howard. Howard, a Revolutionary War hero and one of our Founding Fathers, had a vision for a better world, and he lived his life following that vision.
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Organic Trade Association applauds Senate Appropriators for moving forward Origin of Livestock rulemaking
September 17, 2019
The Organic Trade Association applauds the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee for protecting organic dairy farmers and ensuring that consumers can trust the integrity of organic.
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Where in the world is organic? Find.Organic will show you!
Organic Trade Association unveils new online directory to help market U.S. organic products
September 10, 2019
It’s not easy for an organic seed dealer in Oregon to get connected with that organic grain farmer in Iowa who’s in need of organic seeds, or the organic granola maker in California who wants to use environmentally-friendly containers to find out about the sustainable packaging company in Texas.
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