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Younger, health-conscious consumers are embracing organic, OTA survey shows
Millennials, Gen Z putting high value on organic’s health benefits
February 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A $70-billion market now, organic may be maturing, but younger consumers --including new parents and their babies -- are eating it up.
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Organic leaders selected for their commitment and vision to advance organic
Organic Trade Association Awards to recognize four incredible leaders
July 16, 2018
Two individuals and a farming couple chosen to receive Organic Leadership Awards from the Organic Trade Association this coming September each have the drive to make a difference, a strong belief that organic practices are the way to go, and a commitment to mentoring others.
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Senate Farm Bill recognizes organic agriculture’s growth and opportunities
Organic Trade Association welcomes congressional efforts to move organic forward
June 28, 2018
The 2018 Farm Bill passed by the Senate on Thursday recognizes the strong growth in organic and the opportunities that organic provides for the farm and food economy, and builds upon and strengthens the organic provisions in the recently passed House legislation. The Organic Trade Association thanks lawmakers for their critical work to move forward organic agriculture in our nation.
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Organic Trade Association names new Farm Policy Director
June 25, 2018
The Organic Trade Association today announced Johanna Mirenda will join the organization’s Regulatory Team as its new Farm Policy Director. She will begin her new post on August 6.
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Organic Trade Association statement on Senate Farm Bill that provides historic advancements for organic agriculture
*MEDIA STATEMENT*
June 08, 2018
The Farm Bill introduced by the Senate Agriculture Committee recognizes the strong growth in organic and the opportunities that organic provides for the farm and food economy. The Organic Trade Association thanks Chairman Roberts, Ranking Member Stabenow and members of the committee for their critical work to move forward organic agriculture in our nation.
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Summit explores how to keep organic farmers in the know
Organic Center’s Confluences Summit focuses on ways to transfer research knowledge to farmers
June 01, 2018
Washington, D.C.
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Organic Trade Association presents Organic Champion Award to Rep. Rodney Davis
Congressman honored during trade association’s annual Policy Conference
May 24, 2018
As part of its annual Policy Conference today, the Organic Trade Association recognized Congressman Rodney Davis (R-IL) for his excellence in advancing organic agriculture through public service with the 2018 Organic Champion Award.
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Organic Trade Association kicks off pilot project to deter organic fraud
Unprecedented effort by organic stakeholders will cover the entire organic supply chain
May 24, 2018
The Organic Trade Association on Thursday announced the kick-off of a groundbreaking pilot project by the organic industry to prevent and detect fraud in the global organic system.
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Organic Trade Association applauds Sen. Baldwin for introducing bill to boost global organic trade oversight
*MEDIA STATEMENT*
May 23, 2018
The Organic Trade Association on Wednesday applauded Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) for introducing the Organic Farmer and Consumer Protection Act, which would make significant strides to improve the oversight of global organic trade, create a level playing field for American organic farmers, and establish a better system to ensure the integrity of organic.
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Maturing U.S. organic sector sees steady growth of 6.4 percent in 2017
Organic Trade Association survey puts 2017 organic growth rate at 6 times the pace of overall food market
May 18, 2018
American consumers in 2017 filled more of their grocery carts with organic, buying everything from organic produce and organic ice cream to organic fresh juices and organic dried beans, according to the Organic Trade Association’s 2018 Organic Industry Survey released on Friday.
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Organic Trade Association statement on USDA termination of Organic Check-off
*MEDIA STATEMENT*
May 11, 2018
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s action to terminate the rulemaking process to establish a national research and promotion program for organic (aka “Organic Check-off”) reflects a pattern of holding back forward progress on organic by USDA. The $50 billion organic sector offers opportunities for U.S. organic farmers and businesses.
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