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Melissa Hughes of Organic Valley to lead OTA’s Board of Directors

Board members announced at OTA’s Annual Meeting in Baltimore Sept. 17

September 18, 2014

Melissa Hughes of Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative was tapped on Wednesday as the new president of the Organic Trade Association’s Board of Directors by fellow Board members.
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Organic leaders assess strategic challenges now and in future

OTA says expanding organic acreage is key issue for next decade

September 18, 2014

The state of the organic industry is thriving, filled with opportunities on a host of fronts but faced with challenges on many, said Organic Trade Association Executive Director and CEO Laura Batcha at the Natural Products Expo East trade show in Baltimore on Thursday.
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New program promotes using organic t-shirts for marketing

OTA members get discount on T-shirts produced using strict organic processing standards

September 16, 2014

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) wants to prove that doing good can be a win-win deal for everyone involved.
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Industry “ambassador” selected for first OTA Member of the Year Award

Steve Crider of Amy’s Kitchen to be honored at OTA Annual Meeting

September 15, 2014

Steve Crider doesn’t see a problem with being outspoken and tenacious, especially when it comes to getting things done in Washington to support the organic food and agriculture movement and to act as advocate and champion for the organic industry.
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State agricultural directors hosted by the Organic Trade Association

OTA stresses role of organic for states

September 12, 2014

Organic Trade Association Executive Director and CEO Laura Batcha told the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Friday that organic farming is in all states, and that state directors of agriculture who care about jobs and vitality should care about organic.
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Millions taking part in “Organic-Palooza,” organic’s first-ever social media festival

Even more consumers are encouraged to participate in the remaining discussions

September 11, 2014

Four days in, nearly 10 million* consumers have either taken part in or been exposed to “Organic-Palooza,” the organic industry’s first-ever social media festival.
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OTA to highlight key organic issues at Natural Products Expo East

Consumer concerns, GMOs, latest trends top OTA’s “All Things Organic” in Baltimore

September 10, 2014

 It’s been a busy year for the organic industry. Record sales in the United States, intensifying competition for the attention of the increasingly savvy organic consumer, and a dogged debate over what organic really stands for have meant a very full plate for the organic community.
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Organic Center receives $5,000 matching grant for citrus greening research

September 10, 2014

A new matching grant from RSF Social Financial to The Organic Center will help increase the impact of the public’s contribution to find organic solutions to the devastating citrus disease called citrus greening.
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Organic thought leaders team up to get out organic message

Organic Trade Association to throw first-ever #OrganicFestival on social media

September 03, 2014

It’s party time at the Organic Trade Association. For 10. Straight. Days. And everyone’s invited.
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Three organic visionaries to receive 2014 Organic Leadership Awards

Celebration set for September at American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore

August 07, 2014

A pioneer and tireless teacher of the organic way for more than 40 years, an organic farmer dedicated to making his farming operation a compelling example of a better way to farm, and an environmental engineer who triggered an organic revolution in the mattress and bedding industry will be honored next
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