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Posted on Wednesday April 19, 2017

In honor of Earth Day, The Organic Center will be sharing studies that show why going organic supports a healthy planet for all. From the birds and the bees to the soil and the trees, these studies demonstrate how the contributions of organic agriculture to a healthy environment are undeniable! Follow The Organic Center on April 22nd on Facebook and Twitter to learn […]

Posted on Wednesday April 19, 2017

Time is running out to sign up for the Organic Confluences Conference (May 22-23 in conjunction with OTA’s Policy Conference). Come join scientists, policymakers, farmers, industry, and non-profits as we develop solutions to bridge the gap between research results and the audiences who most need to hear about those findings.  We will hear from experts who […]

Posted on Wednesday April 19, 2017

Researchers from Ohio State University who studied antibiotic resistance in Campylobacter on organic and conventional poultry farms have found  organic production is better at controlling antibiotic- resistant bacteria, according to research summarized by The Organic Center. While both systems had Campylobacter with genes that could confer antibiotic resistance, tests showed fewer Campylobacter with antimicrobial resistance on organic […]

Posted on Wednesday April 19, 2017

The Organic Trade Association has prepared updated fact sheets on organic cotton and organic cotton and the environment. Both are now available on OTA’s website. Feel free to print these out for your company’s use and to share with consumers and others.

Posted on Wednesday April 19, 2017

All nominations and letters of endorsement for the Organic Trade Association’s annual prestigious Organic Leadership Awards–which recognize organic individuals who have made a significant difference to organic agriculture, industry and trade—must be submitted to OTA by this Friday, April 21. If you have been intending to nominate someone for the Growing the Organic Industry, Organic […]