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The Organic Trade Association Small Business Access Council is a space for organic leaders to identify opportunities to build coalitions with and create more space for engaging with small businesses from all backgrounds. This council honors OTA's commitment to creating a thriving and inclusive organic industry.

Contact Danielle Cote if you are interested in joining the Organic Trade Association Small Business Access Council.

Check out the SBA Program 2024 Annual Report


Members

This council will serve to provide oversight and promotion of OTA's Small Business Access programming, which includes scholarships, fellowships, certification stipends, and outreach efforts. Small Business Access Council works to remove barriers, to organic certification, so that small farmers and brands—and the organic sector—can thrive.


 

Officers

Chair - Kellee James

Vice Chair - Carla Valen


Resources


2025 Meetings

  • Monday, April 14, 2025
  • Monday, July 14, 2025
  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025
 
Contact
Member Engagement Manager
(202) 524-3896