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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 Trade Association wins 2023 Power of Associations Silver award for its Diversity and Entrepreneurship Program
August 08, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is pleased to announce it has received a Power of Associations Silver Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its successful and impactful Diversity and Entrepreneurship Program.
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Organic under threat: OTA urges defeat of move to weaken organic
OTA says effort to stop organic animal welfare rule sets dangerous precedent
July 25, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is urging Congress to oppose an effort on Capitol Hill to stop the advancement of organic animal welfare regulations, calling the effort unjust and unwarranted and part of a broader attempt to dismantle the National Organic Program.
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Organic Trade Association elects new president, welcomes 2023-24 Board
Tracy Favre of Handsome Brook Farms chosen new head of OTA Board of Directors
July 06, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Organic Trade Association is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors and president.
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Organic Trade Association awarded lead role in USDA Organic Partnership Program
Transition to Organic Partnership Program is key part of USDA's effort to expand organic
June 26, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has been selected as a national partner for the U.S. Agriculture Department’s (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program, a key component of USDA’s broad multi-agency drive to expand organic agriculture by providing more direct support and technical assistance to producers across the United States.
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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
*MEDIA STATEMENT*
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
*MEDIA STATEMENT*
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
*MEDIA STATEMENT*
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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