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Organic Trade Association Summer Board Meeting

Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 9:00am to 4:00pm

The Organic Trade Association Summer Board Meeting will take place on June 11, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST, and will be held as a phone conference.

The OTA Board of Directors typically meets as a full Board at least four times a year, two or three in-person meetings and one or two via teleconference. Each Board member serves on one of the three committees: Executive, Community Relations, or Governance.  Each committee typically meets once per month.

For more information, contact Stephanie Jerger.

 

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Organic Trade Association Winter Board Meeting

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 - 9:00am to 4:00pm

The Organic Trade Association Winter Board Meeting will take place on March 3, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PCT. The Board Meeting will be taking place in Anaheim, CA while the Organic Trade Association Board of Directors is in town for the Natural Products Expo West tradeshow. 

The OTA Board of Directors typically meets as a full Board at least four times a year, two or three in-person meetings and one or two via teleconference. Each Board member serves on one of the three committees: Executive, Community Relations, or Governance.  Each committee typically meets once per month.

For more information, contact Stephanie Jerger.

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March 3, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PCT

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Webinar: The Organic Center Presents: The Biodiversity Calculator - A Simple Tool for Tracking & Managing Biodiversity for NOP Compliance

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 11:00am

Biodiversity is critical for healthy, functioning organic farms, and is central to the NOP Guidance on Natural Resources and Biodiversity Conservation. However, the burden of designing and implementing biodiversity plans still falls on the farmer. This workshop will highlight a new, farmer-friendly tool that can aid farmers in technical decisions to increase on-farm biodiversity and comply with the new guidance. Learn more about our Webinar series and how to register to attend.

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Webinar: Legislative Watch: A Recap of 2019 Achievements, and a Look Ahead to 2020

Thursday, December 12, 2019 - 1:00pm

It was a busy year for organic in Washington. Megan DeBates, Director of Legislative Affairs and Coalitions, will discuss important advancements for organic, provide Farm Bill  implementation updates, child nutrition, Continuous Improvement in Organic Standards, and more. We'll also look ahead to the 2020 legislative outlook and the upcoming election. Learn more about our Webinar series and how to register to attend.

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Webinar: Top 10 Organic Headlines of 2019

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 - 2:00pm

Join Organic Trade Association to review the stories that made news in organic in 2019. We'll review the most compelling issues and discuss tips and resources for representing organic and your brand accurately in the media. Learn more about our Webinar series and how to register to attend.

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Webinar: NOSB Wrap-Up

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 1:00pm

Join Organic Trade Association's regulatory team for a briefing on the issues discussed at  the National Organic Standards Board's fall meeting. Learn more about our Webinar series and how to register to attend.

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Webinar: Meet Your Board of Directors

Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 2:00pm

Join CEO / Executive Director Laura Batcha for a virtual follow up to Organic Trade Association's Annual Meeting. You'll hear about the strategic priorities the Board of Directors have set for the organization, and meet its newest members. Learn more about our Webinar series and how to register to attend.

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Webinar: Organic Fraud Prevention Solutions

Thursday, September 19, 2019 - 2:00pm

Following an extensive pilot project to detect and prevent fraud in the global organic supply chain, Organic Trade Association has launched a comprehensive program and toolkit for the organic community. If you missed our first presentation in April, join our second presentation. Learn about the best practices in fraud prevention to keep your supply chain strong from seed to shelf. For more information about our Webinar series and how to register to attend, check out our Upcoming Webinars page. 

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Webinar: Retail Intel: Best Labeling Practices for Organic Non-Food Products

Thursday, August 29, 2019 - 2:00pm

Shoppers trust retailers to offer high quality products with strong organic integrity. But labeling requirements are very different when it comes to non-food organic products such as fiber, personal care and household cleaners. Don’t get lost in the gray area! Join us to understand the labeling landscape and know what to look for to assure you are providing a full complement of trusted of organic products throughout your shop. Learn more about our Webinar series and how to register to attend.

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Webinar: The Organic Center Presents: The Benefits of Organic Dairy

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Join us for The Organic Center Presents: The Benefits of Organic Dairy, presented by Dr. Jessica Shade, Director of Science Programs at The Organic Center. You’ll learn about a new study published in Public Health Nutrition, by Emory University, in collaboration with The Organic Center, which shows that choosing organic is an easy way to avoid pesticide, antibiotic, and synthetic growth hormone residues in milk. Researchers tested conventional and organic milk from store shelves across 9 regions of the U.S. and found that a majority of conventional milk samples tested positive for residues of antibiotics and currently used controversial pesticides, while organic milk tested clean. Learn more about our Webinar series and how to register to attend.

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