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Posted on Wednesday August 30, 2017

In addition to print copies that should have appeared in your mailboxes recently, the summer edition of the Organic Trade Association’s Organic Report magazine is now available at TheOrganicReport.com. Check out what is inside this issue, and make share to share your favorite stories and articles with your personal networks. From the cover article on […]

Posted on Wednesday August 30, 2017

Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA, is offering a new Organic Livestock Management course this fall semester. Rodale Insisutt4e Farm Manager Ross Duffield is teaching the course. Students will learn to manage organic livestock through lectures, discussions and field trips, and will gain hands-on experience with a variety of livestock. The course will also cover […]

Posted on Wednesday August 23, 2017

There are still two days left to provide comments to USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service on 30 questions concerning labeling for genetic engineering on products. The Organic Trade Association already submitted its final comments in July before the agency extended the deadline to August 25. The questions provide the organic sector with an important opportunity to […]

Posted on Wednesday August 23, 2017

The Organic Trade Association’s Government Affairs team has been busy helping its members prepare remarks for Farm Bill listening sessions that have been taking place, and very much appreciates those who have taken time to do so. Our members have been hitting the road to go to bat for organic at the House Agriculture Committee […]

Posted on Wednesday August 23, 2017

The pace sometimes slows down a bit during August with Congress on break through Labor Day. This is a perfect opportunity for you to engage with your representatives by inviting them for a farm or facility visit, or visiting them at their district office. Connect with your representatives to support OTA’s Farm Bill priorities. Tell them […]