OTA Hosted Event

Social marketing strategy is an important part of any company's overall marketing mix. The Organic Trade Association and Edelman have new findings to share about the best ways to design and implement meaningful social media campaigns for organic products. We'll also spend some time discussing the intricacies of designing social media campaigns for international audiences. Learn more about our Webinar series.

New to the organic industry? Join a panel of industry experts as they explore the basics of what the organic label does (and doesn’t) mean, how it is enforced, and why it is the gold standard for food the world around. Learn more about our Webinar series.

If you've joined the Organic Trade Association in the past year, or if it's been a while since you've engaged, you've come to the right place! During this fast-paced Webinar, we will introduce you to the people and programs behind your trade association, so you can maximize your investment, and position your business for success. Learn more about our Webinar series.

Citrus Greening is a devastating disease affecting citrus around the world – though Florida citrus has been particularly hard hit. Infected trees are unable to extract the nutrients they need from soil, resulting in severely compromised yields and fruit that is unsuitable for sale. Until now, most of the protocols used to fight the spread of the disease have not been compliant with organic regulations. The Organic Center has collaborated with University of Florida researchers to publish a study that outlines a rigorous, multi-faceted approach to protecting citrus trees in organic systems. Learn more our Webinar series.

Alexis Carey, the Organic Trade Association's International Trade Manager, will deliver a data-driven overview of the U.S. organic market, including industry size, trending consumer categories, resources for import buyers and exporters, and insights on key trading partners. Learn more about our Webinar series.

Following an extensive pilot project to detect and prevent fraud in the global organic supply chain, the Organic Trade Association has launched a comprehensive program and toolkit for the organic community. Learn about the best practices in fraud prevention to keep your supply chain strong from seed to shelf from Gwendolyn Wyard, Vice President of Regulatory and Technical Affairs. Learn more about our Webinar series.

Join the Organic Trade Association's regulatory team for a produce-focused briefing on the issues up for discussion and decision at the spring National Organic Standards Board meeting (Seattle, WA on April 24-26), and for an introduction to the issues on deck for the Board’s fall review cycle. Learn more about our Webinar series.

The more we learn about the adverse effects of toxic and persistent agricultural inputs on eaters, farmworkers, and their families, the clearer the connection becomes between organic food and agriculture and lower cancer risks. Dr. Jessica Shade, The Organic Center's Director of Science Programs, will discuss several groundbreaking studies with their respected authors. Learn more about our Webinar series.

The Organic Trade Association Winter Board Meeting will take place via phone conference on December 11, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST. 

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. 

Meeting Information:

December 11, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST. 

Phone Conference