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Accomplished experts in organic, government advocacy will bolster OTA efforts
January 13, 2025

Washington, D.C. — The Organic Trade Association is pleased to announce the expansion of its leadership team with the hiring of two new vice presidents in key strategic and growth roles.  Joining the association as Vice President of Government Affairs is Ivanna Yang, and as Vice President of Industry Relations is Matt Landi. 

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December 23, 2024

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (ISDA) National Organic Program (NOP) for finalizing the Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food rule.

September 26, 2024

Washington, D.C. — The Organic Trade Association welcomes the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s continuing support for organic dairy farmers through the Organic Dairy Market Assistance Program (ODMAP).

September marks annual world-wide recognition of organic's benefits
September 3, 2024

An organic grains farm in Montana offering first-of-a-kind Community Supported Stewardship Agriculture shares to support organic farm practices, a sustainable fashion company producing Billie Eilish T-shirts made from organic cotton being sold in Target stores nationwide, a leading organic certifier launching a financial assistance program that offsets certification costs, an organic granola ma

Matthew Dillon will share insights on how retailers can be champions of organic
August 19, 2024

The Organic Trade Association is pleased to announce that Co-CEO Matthew Dillon will be participating in the first-ever Newtopia Now organic and natural trade show in Denver later this month.  

Award included in first tranche of USDA's new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program
May 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is pleased to announce it has been awarded $2.5 million to open and develop untapped export markets for U.S. organic products through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP).  

$4 million-plus project over 3 years to grow organic markets
May 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.  —  The Organic Trade Association (OTA) and The Organic Center are pleased to be the recipients of $2.2 million in Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) matching funds from the U.S.

Organic Trade Association pegs sales of organic products near $70 billion
May 14, 2024

Washington, D.C. — U.S. sales of certified organic products approached $70 billion in 2023, a new record for the sector. Dollar sales for the American organic marketplace hit $69.7 billion last year, up 3.4 percent, according to the 2024 Organic Industry Survey released Tuesday by the Organic Trade Association (OTA). 

Organic leaders and champions to be honored at Organic Week
May 7, 2024

The Organic Trade Association is thrilled to recognize six individuals for their outstanding leadership, vision and commitment in advancing the organic movement and making a positive difference on their farms, in their communities, in our climate and environment, and in the lives and diets of millions of people throughout the world.  

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May 1, 2024

Washington, D.C. (May 1, 2024) — The Organic Trade Association applauds the ongoing efforts of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees in moving forward a 2024 Farm Bill with today's release of their respective frameworks.

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