The Organic Trade Association held town-hall-style forums across the country to evaluate a potential Organic Research and Promotion Program. Input from the entire organic community continues to be sought. The following meeting notes reflect the discussions at Town Halls held to date. Please visit the expanded Q and A section with responses to some of the most frequently asked questions.
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MOSES | La Crosse, WI| February 23, 2013
OEFFA | Granville, OH | February 16, 2013
Organicology | Portland, OR | February 8, 2013
Eco Farm Conference | Asilomar, CA | January 25, 2013
Washington State Horticultural Association | Yakima, WA | December 4, 2012
Montana Organic Association | Helena, MT | December 1, 2012
Orlando Area | Lake Alfred, FL | November 6, 2012
Natural Products Expo East | Baltimore, MD | October 21, 2012
National Organic Standards Board | Providence, RI | October 17, 2012
Growfest! | Homestead, FL | October 12, 2012
Provender Conference | Hood River, OR | September 28, 2012
COPAC Meeting | Sacramento, CA | September 12, 2012
OFARM | Beatrice, NE | September 5, 2012
OFARM Position
National Organic Standards Board | Albuquerque, NM | May 24, 2012
OTA Policy Conference | Washington, DC | April 27, 2012
ORPP Panel Debates
In addition to the Town Hall forums which OTA has facilitated across the country, a handful of Panels have also been held regarding a potential Organic Research and Promotion Program. The Panels are structured as more of a point counterpoint debate where the hosting organizations present their concerns and critiques to the audience. Here are some of the presentations and positions covered in this format:
MOSES Panel Debate | La Crosse, WI | February, 23 2013
Panel Debate Audio
Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance | Brattleboro, VT | September 28, 2012
OTA Presentation
NODPA Position
Western Organic Dairy Producers Alliance | Centralia, WA | October 23, 2012
