The Organic Trade Association has exciting news! We have become a connected partner of 1% for the Planet—a global network of businesses that donate one percent of annual sales directly to organizations addressing critical environmental issues. A gift to the Organic Trade Association Annual Fund may now apply to your organization’s 1% for the Planet […]
Do you have a new farm or didn’t receive a Census of Agriculture form in 2012 but would like to participate in the 2017 Census of Agriculture? If so, you only have until this Friday, June 30, to sign up to complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural […]
Textile Exchange has released Quick Guide to Organic Cotton, an overview of the positive impacts of organic cotton, including frequently asked questions and supporting facts that indicate organic cotton is the preferred fiber choice compared to chemically produced counterparts. The guide explains the top reasons to support the expansion of organic cotton agriculture, plus sections […]
Responding to recent investigative reports revealing gaps in the organic certification process concerning imports, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree of Maine published an article in Civil Eats on June 22 entitled “We Must Act to Protect Integrity of the Certified Organic Label.” Pointing out that the value of organic businesses depends on customers trusting that they get […]
Mark Lipson, a 30-year veteran of the organic industry, has returned to the staff of the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) as Senior Policy and Program Specialist. He previously served as Policy Director of OFRF from 1995 to 2010. He then served as the Organic and Sustainable Agriculture Policy Advisor in the U.S. Department of […]
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