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OTA puts forth forward-looking and innovative agenda for organic
February 7, 2023

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Wednesday called for a new Farm Bill that recognizes the integral role the $63 billion U.S. organic sector plays in today’s American agriculture. The association, in announcing its platform for the 2023 Farm Bill, outlined policies to support the growth and success of organic agriculture into the next decade and beyond. 

January 26, 2023

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is pleased to announce that two premier farmer-governed organic associations – the Florida Organic Growers (FOG) and the Organic Association of Kentucky (OAK) – have joined its Farmers Advisory Council.  

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January 23, 2023

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) welcomes the creation by the U.S.

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January 18, 2023

The Organic Trade Association applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Organic Program (NOP) for its major accomplishment in making the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule (SOE) a reality.

January 17, 2023

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is pleased to announce that Peter Mihalick has joined the association as its Senior Director of Government Affairs.

USDA awards OTA $1 million-plus in 2023 Market Access Program fund
December 5, 2022

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is pleased to announce it has received a record level of funding of more than $1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP) to promote U.S. organic products around the world in 2023.

Organic Trade Association – and thousands more – urge swift implementation of new animal welfare standards
November 15, 2022

The Organic Trade Association, along with thousands of organic stakeholders and consumers,  urged the U.S.

October 7, 2022

The Organic Trade Association strongly objects to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 30-day extension of the public comment period for the proposed rule on the Organic Livestock and Poultr

September 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) was proud to announce Wednesday that almost a dozen of its members have been chosen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to participate in transformative projects designed to reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint.

OTA says investment will have lasting positive impact on organic
August 22, 2022

Washington DC — The Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Monday welcomed the U.S.

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