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Growth of U.S. Organic Marketplace Accelerated in 2024
Organic Trade Association reports sales of organic products at $71.6 billion with growth rate more than doubling overall marketplace
April 23, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 23, 2025) -- U.S. sales of certified organic products accelerated in 2024 with an annual growth rate of 5.2%, more than double that of the overall marketplace which grew at 2.5% in the same period.
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A no-fail recipe at Organic Awards Dinner: stellar leaders, scrumptious food
Organic Trade Association recognizes mentors and ambassadors for organic
September 24, 2018
Each of the accomplished organic leaders honored by the Organic Trade Association at its annual awards dinner this month followed a unique recipe for success, with one common core ingredient: a clear desire to make the world a better place.
Combine those inspirational recipes with scrumptious organic food, stir in over 200 organic producers and officials from orga
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Record number of Organic Trade Association members vote in Board election
New Board and Member of the Year announced at Annual Meeting
September 18, 2018
Organic Trade Association members turned out in record numbers to choose their Board leadership for 2018-2019. The association announced the results of the election at its Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 12.
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Organic Trade Association drives move toward voluntary organic check-off
Trade group and its members pledge not to walk away from industry-invested program
September 06, 2018
The Organic Trade Association on Thursday announced an engaged and bold plan to move forward with a voluntary industry-invested organic research, promotion and education check-off program that will be collaboratively designed and implemented by organic stakeholders across the diverse organic supply chain.
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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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