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Posted on Wednesday April 19, 2017

Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future has released a new Maryland Food System Map, an interactive mapping application enabling users to download data on food and public health in Maryland. New functions include data filtering capabilities and measure, search and sharing tools. The map-sharing tool allows users to post their maps on social media or […]

Posted on Wednesday April 12, 2017

There is just a week—until next Wednesday, April 19—to submit comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the proposed organic research and promotion program. Organic Trade Association staff are standing by to help you write a detailed comment on any of the many components of this unique Organic Check-off proposal  There is a fast and easy […]

Posted on Wednesday April 12, 2017

Thousands of certified organic farmers, ranchers, handlers, processors, distributors, and other businesses across the organic supply chain have voiced their support for the Organic Check-off.  Join them by taking action today to comment on the Organic Check-off. “We have come so far as an organic movement, but we are still on the sidelines of agriculture. […]

Posted on Wednesday April 12, 2017

This past weekend, a Letter to the Editor from the Organic Trade Association was published in The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Saturday paper edition and on the publication’s website. OTA was responding to a misleading and inaccurate piece by Henry Miller and Julie Kelly entitled “Organic Labeling Program Should be Plowed Under” that appeared in the paper on April […]

Posted on Wednesday April 12, 2017

The spring 2017 oral comment period will begin this Thursday, April 13, during a National Organic Standard Board (NOSB) webinar from 1 to 4 p.m. ET. During the webinar, the Organic Trade Association will comment on the results of its 2019 Sunset Surveys. OTA staff will also be providing oral comments at the in-person meeting April 19-21. If you would […]