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Posted on Wednesday July 19, 2017

The Inter-American Commission for Organic Agriculture (ICOA), which comprises the organic authorities of countries of the Americas, is currently holding its annual meeting through July 21 in Portland, Oregon. The week’s activities are planned and hosted by the Organic Trade Association. In June 2008, the Ministers of Agriculture of the Western Hemisphere created ICOA for the purpose of […]

Posted on Wednesday July 19, 2017

The Organic Trade Association’s Board of Directors election is now underway, with voting taking place through Wednesday, July 26. If you are the voting contact for your company, please make sure to cast your ballot. You may either send back the paper ballot OR use your unique voting code to fill out the electronic ballot. […]

Posted on Wednesday July 19, 2017

Tickets are now on sale for the Organic Trade Association’s 2017 Leadership Awards Celebration dinner. The Wednesday, September 13, celebration is the kick-off event to Natural Products Expo East. Join us to recognize three pioneers receiving the 2017 Organic Leadership Awards. Re-connect with friends and colleagues at the annual membership meeting, enjoy a delicious organic […]

Posted on Wednesday July 19, 2017

The Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) and Ontario Food Exports will host a funded buyer program during the CHFA East Show in Toronto this September 16-17. U.S. buyers interested in participating in the program that will include travel reimbursements, free entry to the trade show and pre-arranged one-on-one meetings with select organic exhibitors should contact […]

Posted on Wednesday July 19, 2017

The Japanese Journalist Boot Camp & 2nd Annual Organic Lifestyle Expo will take place from July 25-30 in Tokyo, Japan. The Organic Trade Association will host 20 key Japanese journalists and influencers on a certified organic farm outside of Tokyo for an organic 101 Boot Camp. Journalists will learn about organic agriculture principles, regulations, markets, and trends. They […]