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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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Accomplished regulatory duo joins Organic Trade Association
May 24, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 24, 2023) -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is pleased to welcome two accomplished and veteran organic experts to its staff to form a new technical and regulatory team at the association.
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Organic Trade Association applauds USDA action on Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program
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May 19, 2023
The Organic Trade Association applauds the U.S.
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Organic food sales break through $60 billion in 2022
Organic Trade Association survey shows growth pace doubled from previous year
May 10, 2023
Washington, D.C. (May 10, 2023) — Organic food sales in the United States in 2022 broke through $60 billion for the first time, hitting another high-level mark for the resilient organic sector.
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Organic Trade Association statement on USDA update to Organic Certification Cost Share
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May 10, 2023
Washington, D.C. — The Organic Trade Association applauds USDA on its decision to return the Organic Certification Cost Share program to the 75% reimbursement level. The Organic Certification Cost Share program is critical for attracting new, young farmers to organic.
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Organic Trade Association statement on USDA’s pinpointed market development grants
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May 10, 2023
Washington, D.C. — The U.S.
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Organic Trade Association hosting dynamic, forward-driven 2023 Organic Week
Flagship event comes at a pivotal time for organic sector
April 19, 2023
Washington, D.C. (April 19, 2023) — As the organic sector faces both historic opportunities and challenges, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is gearing up to host its 2023 Organic Week in the nation’s capital.
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Organic Trade Association announces 2022 Leadership award recipients
Winners to be honored on May 9 at Organic Week
April 06, 2023
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Thursday honored four outstanding organic visionaries with its 2022 Organic Leadership Awards. Recognizing their commitment and stewardship to supporting and advocating for organic on their farms and in their communities, advancing organic solutions to fight climate change, and addressing social needs and responsibilities, the trade association will
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Engage with organic at Expo West
Organic Trade Association and The Organic Center sharing insights, science and more
February 28, 2023
What are the critical issues facing the U.S. organic sector? Is the Organic label still the gold standard for consumers seeking the best food choices for their families? Where are the hot spots for American organic in the global markets? What kind of cutting-edge science projects are underway to help organic thrive?
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A deep dive
Organic Trade Association CEO delves into anti-fraud rules at USDA Ag Outlook
February 15, 2023
How do the government’s new regulations to stop fraud in the organic supply chain measure up? What will be the impact for organic producers, organic brands, and organic consumers? Organic Trade Association (OTA) CEO Tom Chapman will answer these questions and more next week at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum.
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Organic Trade Association releases 2023 Farm Bill platform
OTA puts forth forward-looking and innovative agenda for organic
February 07, 2023
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Wednesday called for a new Farm Bill that recognizes the integral role the $63 billion U.S. organic sector plays in today’s American agriculture. The association, in announcing its platform for the 2023 Farm Bill, outlined policies to support the growth and success of organic agriculture into the next decade and beyond.
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