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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 more2016 Organic Leadership Award to honor organic mentor
OTA recognizes Nebraskan organic farmer David Vetter for his accomplishments in advancing organic
August 31, 2016
Nebraskan farmer David Vetter of Grain Place Foods is often described by his friends as quiet and humble—a typical low key and unassuming Midwesterner. But as a mentor to others in the organic industry, he has been an inspiring and tireless giant.
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Leadership Award to honor organic entrepreneur
Hemp pioneer will be recognized as Rising Star
August 18, 2016
A Canadian entrepreneur and hemp foods pioneer will be honored as a "Rising Star" in the organic sector at the 2016 Organic Leadership Awards dinner in September hosted by the Organic Trade Association (OTA).
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Organic practices help reduce exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Review paper calls organic livestock production important part of the solution
August 03, 2016
Choosing organic is the best choice consumers can make to combat antibiotic resistance and protect themselves from antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a review paper from The Organic Center concludes.
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Texas organic cotton farmers to receive Organic Leadership Award
Organic Farmer of the Year goes to visionary organic cotton farmers who formed market collaboration
July 25, 2016
Thanks to a pioneering group of forward-thinking farmers, organic cotton production in Texas has expanded from virtually nothing in the early 1990s to over 20,000 acres in 2015, making the Texas High Plains the largest organic cotton-growing region in the United States.
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Record traffic in America's organic produce aisles, reveal new findings
Organic Trade Association CEO unveils new report on robust sector at produce summit
July 14, 2016
Americans are gobbling up more organic fruits and vegetables than ever before, from organic blueberries and organic apples to organic packaged greens and cut-up organic vegetables ready for their children's lunch box or their family's dinner plate.
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Research shows organic agriculture boosts local economies
May 25, 2016
The Organic Trade Association today released conclusive research that for the first time 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.
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U.S. organic sales post new record of $43.3 billion in 2015
Largest dollar gain ever for the booming organic sector even with supply challenges, says OTA survey
May 19, 2016
The booming U.S.
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Turning organic research into policy, and improving the environment
Summit to link environmental findings for organic with conservation goals
May 16, 2016
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Record crowd finds inspiration in the work of The Organic Center
Organic businesses contribute more than $415,000 to support organic research projects
March 16, 2016
A record-setting crowd of more than 650 organic visionaries, activists, and business executives gathered enthusiastically last week in Anaheim, California, at The Organic Center’s Annual Benefit Dinner.
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Canada Organic Trade Association appoints Executive Director
March 08, 2016
The Canada Organic Trade Association’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has appointed Tia Loftsgard as Executive Director of the associ
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