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On Tuesday it was reported that a bipartisan compromise on a funding bill was imminent, including a one-year farm bill extension with funding for Organic “orphan programs.” Unfortunately, that was derailed on Wednesday and a new scramble began to keep the government funded and address the need for a farm bill extension.
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).
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
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
The Organic Trade Association is pleased to be hosting Organic Week, its annual flagship event, on May 14-16 in Washington, D.C., featuring two days of critical discussions on the issues and opportunities facing the organic sector and a day of advocating for organic on Capitol Hill.