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Organic Industry honors Sen. Stabenow with Public Servant Award

May 21, 2014

Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan was awarded the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA’s) Public Servant Award on Wednesday for her outstanding and critical support of the organic industry throughout her career.
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Kingdom of Bhutan shares story on commitment to go 100% organic

Organic Trade Association members gain inspiration from one nation’s path to organic

May 21, 2014

The tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan may be one of the smallest nations in the world, but its recent decision to convert its agricultural production entirely to organic could have enormous implications for agricultural practices around the globe.
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OTA Annual Policy Conference to Address Key Organic Issues

Fast-growing organic industry sees big opportunities, challenges

May 20, 2014

Key players in the North American organic industry will find a full plate of issues to digest when they gather in Washington, D.C. for the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) Annual Policy Conference on Wednesday, May 21.
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American appetite for organic products breaks through $35 billion mark

New survey shows organic sales jump nearly 12% in 2013 to a new record

May 14, 2014

American consumers have not had their fill of organic products yet.
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Nominations sought for three prestigious Organic Leadership Awards

Deadline for 2014 submissions is May 30

May 12, 2014

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is currently accepting nominations for its annual prestigious Organic Leadership Awards, which recognize organic heroes who have made a significant difference to organic agriculture, industry and trade.
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Veteran journalist Maggie McNeil joins OTA as head of Media Relations team

May 08, 2014

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has taken another important step in expanding the message and critical story of organic products to the public by hiring accomplished writer and editor Maggie McNeil as its Director of Media Relations. 
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Seasoned organic specialist Nate Lewis joins Organic Trade Association team

Crops and livestock expert will develop organic producer engagement

April 09, 2014

Nathaniel (Nate) Lewis this past week joined the staff of the Organic Trade Association (OTA) as its Senior Crops and Livestock Specialist. Lewis most recently served as Organic Certification Coordinator at the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s (WSDA’s) Organic Program.
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The Organic Center’s VIP Dinner raises half a million dollars for research and education

March 12, 2014

The Organic Center’s (The Center’s) Annual VIP Dinner, held Friday evening, March 7, in conjunction with Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA, raised over $500,000 for the work of the non-profit research and education organization.
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OTA launches The Organic Market Basket e-newsletter for retailers

Launch coincides with industry’s largest gathering of retailers

March 06, 2014

The Organic Trade Association today launched its newest communications platform –The Organic Market Basket – a twice monthly e-newsletter that is offered at no cost for retailers. The announcement was made as an estimated 60,000 attendees gathered here for Natural Products Expo West.
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As Organic Rules Shift for Fire Blight Control, The Organic Center Releases Essential Suggestions for Apple and Pear Growers

Organic-Approved Antibiotics Sunsetting – Report Aims to Help Growers Keep Certification

March 03, 2014

 
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