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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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National Latino Farmers and Ranchers, Organic Trade Association Form Strategic Alliance
NLFR becomes newest member of Organic Trade Association’s Farmer Advisory Council
January 25, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC – (View in Spanish here) Today, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and National Latino Farmers and Ranchers (NLFR) are pleased to announce a new strategic alliance that will help both organizations strengthen their impact on national public policy.
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Diversity Fellows Join the Team at Organic Trade Association
January 18, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC – August Alderman and Katrina Pitts will join the Organic Trade Association (OTA) as the organization’s first Diversity & Entrepreneurship Program fellows.
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OTA Publishes National Northeast Dairy Taskforce Recommendations
Organic Trade Association joins task force in urging USDA reforms to better support family-scale and organic dairy operations
January 06, 2022
January 6, 2022, WASHINGTON, DC – The Organic Trade Association (OTA) today published the recommendations of the national Northeast Dairy Taskforce, of which OTA is an active participant.
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OTA Takes US Organic Back on the Road
Organic Trade Association announces 2022 international trade agenda, $906,379 USDA Market Access Program award
December 06, 2021
After a robust year of trade events held largely behind computer screens, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is gearing up for a busy 2022 of in-person events and opportunities to show off US organic products abroad. As the nation’s only organic-focused trade association, OTA has been the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) go-to partner for promoting organic products internationally for nea
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Organic Trade Association Publishes Comprehensive Review of National Organic Standards Board Meeting Outcomes
MEDIA STATEMENT
November 08, 2021
On October 19, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) kicked off its three-day biannual public meeting via live webinar. For each NOSB meeting, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) carries out an extensive process of membership engagement to capture how proposals will impact certified organic farmers and handlers. OTA submitted
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Global Climate Solutions Start at Home
Organic Trade Association urges action on the Administration’s climate-forward Build Back Better framework
October 28, 2021
In response to the Biden Administration’s publication of a revised Build Back Better framework that centers climate change action, clean energy, and equity, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) issued the following statement:
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Organic Trade Association Launches Search for New CEO
Global consulting firm Korn Ferry to lead search
October 18, 2021
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced today the launch of a nationwide search for a new CEO and Executive Director. After more than a decade of service to OTA and the organic community, current CEO Laura Batcha plans to step down in spring 2022.
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Organic Trade Association Names 2021 Leadership Awards Honorees
Recipients to be recognized February 1, 2022 during Organic Week in D.C.
October 14, 2021
Today, the Organic Trade Association announced the names of their 2021 Organic Leadership Award honorees: five visionaries who have advanced organic by promoting the industry’s climate change mitigation practices, investing in social responsibility initiatives, leading organic transition programs, and keeping the organic community safe during COVID-19.
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Organic Trade Association applauds appointment of USDA organic advisor
*MEDIA STATEMENT*
October 01, 2021
The Organic Trade Association today applauded the appointment of Marni Karlin as Senior Advisor, Organic and Emerging Markets, at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and said the reinstatement of the post would regain a much-needed senior-level voice for organic at the USDA.
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Organic Trade Association, Arizona State University join forces on future of organic
Workshop series aims to chart the course for the continuous improvement of organic
September 22, 2021
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