In response to a story in the Washington Post on May 1 by reporter Peter Whoriskey titled “Why your ‘organic’ milk may not be organic,” the Organic Trade Association issued a statement. The organic sector works every day to maintain the hard–earned trust of consumers. Adherence to the organic standards by organic operations, verification and […]
A coalition of over 300 certified organic livestock and poultry producers signed a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue late Friday urging that the Organic Livestock and Poultry Production (OLPP) final rule become effective on May 19 without further delay. As a result, a last-minute attempt to add in language to the appropriations bill that […]
The schedule for the Organic Trade Association (OTA) 2017 Policy Conference is now available online, and it is a not-to-be-missed event. From policymakers to those passionately involved in organic operations, this premier organic advocacy event has something for everyone. The program will feature such speakers as Jayson Werth (an MLB All-Star and World Series Champion […]
Now is your chance to make a lasting impact on the organic sector. Join us for the 2017 Organic Confluences Summit May 22-23 and help tackle ways to make organic research count. Add your voice to those of policymakers, researchers, farmers, and industry members as we learn about different pathways for research communication and develop […]
A recent study published in Organic Agriculture and highlighted by The Organic Center investigated the quality of Capia peppers grown under conventional and organic management. Researchers conducted the trials over nine years to quantify differences in quality among plots while accounting for variation from year to year. While the quality of the peppers varied significantly […]
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