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Organic Leaders Honored at Organic Week 2025
September 16, 2025
Washington, D.C. (September 16, 2025) – The Organic Trade Association (OTA) honored eight individuals for their longstanding commitment to advancing the organic movement during last night’s annual leadership awards event.
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Organic Trade Association applauds Senate passage of Farm Bill
Years of advocacy for organic priorities grow recognition for the sector
February 04, 2014
The Senate’s passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014 today clears the way for the bill to proceed to President Obama for final sign-off into law. The legislation, adopted by the House of Representatives on Jan.
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Organic Trade Association applauds House passage of Farm Bill
Years of advocacy for organic priorities grow recognition for the sector
January 29, 2014
The House of Representatives’ passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014 this morning clears the way for the Senate to consider the bill, which includes numerous priorities the Organic Trade Association (OTA) has been seeking for more than two years.
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Data confirm organic lowers consumer exposure to pesticides
January 08, 2014
These data confirm what numerous peer-reviewed studies have shown: that organic products have significantly lower rates of pesticide residues, while the few products that do show trace chemicals are at much lower levels than the average for conventional produce.
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Organic Trade Association names new CEO/Executive Director
Choice is seasoned organic professional Laura Batcha
January 07, 2014
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) today announced the appointment of a new CEO/Executive Director, with Laura Batcha now on board as the fourth executive director in the association's 29-year history.
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Resolve to go organic in 2014
The Organic Center’s 10 New Year’s Resolutions to last a lifetime
January 01, 2014
What is a New Year’s Resolution you can make today that can last a lifetime – and beyond? Going organic – which is good for you, your family and the planet.
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Senators urge Korean officials to keep organic trade open
Korean market set to close to U.S. organic exports January 1, 2014
December 17, 2013
This past week, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and 12 of her Senate colleagues sent a letter to Korean Ambassador Ahn Ho-Young expressing con
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FDA starts process to cut back antibiotic overuse in livestock
http://www.organic-center.org/Organic offers clear choice, now, for those seeking foods produced without antibiotics
December 11, 2013
The U.S.
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The Science and Value of Organic
Eating Organic for a Family of Four for $25/Day or Less – 7 Helpful Tips + 3 Great Recipes
December 03, 2013
Think a family on a budget can’t eat all organic all the time? Think again.
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Dag Falck of Nature’s Path Foods to lead COTA’s Board of Directors
November 15, 2013
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The Organic Center announces new Science Advisory Board
October 28, 2013
The Organic Center (The Center) today announced the names of 24 scientists who have agreed to serve on its newly formed Science Advisory Board.
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