We serve as the unifying voice of the U.S. organic industry on Capitol Hill, and we advance our mission to promote and protect organic agriculture and trade through legislative and regulatory advocacy.
As the only trade association working on behalf of the organic sector, we build and retain meaningful relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, USDA’s National Organic Program, NOSB, and the FDA on food and farming policy.
We bring farmers, processors, distributors, retailers and others together to promote and protect the growing organic sector.
We represent our members to government on sector needs, market development and promotion, and strong organic standards and regulations. Members also receive the latest information and quick answers on organic regulations and standards in the U.S. and around the world.
From our signature policymaking event, Organic Week in Washington, D.C., to a full roster of education and networking events at the Natural Products Expos, join us for association business, member meetings, and social and networking events.
If you’re looking for high-level networking opportunities, exciting venues to showcase your brand, and a guaranteed good time with an always-organic menu, then join us for any of our many activities throughout the year.
Welcome to the Organic Trade Association’s Resource Hub! Whether you're new to the organic industry or a seasoned professional, our comprehensive collection of resources is here to support your success. Explore valuable insights, reports, guidelines, and tools that can help you navigate the organic marketplace, stay updated on industry trends, and grow your business sustainably. Join us in advancing the organic movement and creating a healthier, more sustainable future for all. Dive in and discover how we can support your journey!
Organic refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed. It includes a system of production, processing, distribution and sales that assures consumers that the products maintain the organic integrity that begins on the farm.
We are your connected community of organic innovators and pioneers. Our path forward is organic.
As the membership-based business association for organic agriculture and products in North America, we are the leading voice for the organic trade in the United States, representing over 9,500 organic businesses across 50 states. Our Board of Directors is democratically elected by our members.
“Trusted Advisor” is a category of professional who is qualified to advise and assist companies who have purchased OTA's Organic Fraud Prevention Guide in developing a fraud prevention plan as part of their Organic Systems Plan. Trusted Advisors are experts in organic compliance and VACCP (Vulnerability Assessment Critical Control Points) and can go in-depth with enrolled participants to carry out a vulnerability assessment and develop an Organic Fraud Prevention Plan. Trusted Advisors automatically qualify as a “Competent Partner.”
To obtain this status, the following qualifications must be met. ALL applicants will be expected to pay a one-time application fee of $100. All approved applicants will be expected to sign an annual license contract, pay an annual license fee based on annual revenue, and sign a contract for the use of the Organic Fraud Prevention Guide “Partner” logo. The licensing fee covers the promotion of your services on OTA.com and Find.Organic, as well as your use of the “Partner” logo that was exclusively designed for Trusted Advisors. License fee levels are outlined below.
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The following are alternative training options in place of or in addition to CLASS 3 listed above, Food Fraud Prevention VACCP. Have you completed any of the following training courses?
