The Organic Trade Association’s Diversity Resource Library is a collection of resources that trade association members, and the organic community at large, can use to diversify their content, conferences, supply chains, and marketing efforts. Together, we can promote a wider awareness of people and places aligned with the ideals of the organic community.
We hope to maintain resources that will help grow and foster diversity and equity in the organic movement from farm to marketplace. This toolkit is one way that OTA continues to honor its commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in our trade association and the organic space.
Use the resources below to explore listings of BIPOC speakers, contractors, influencers, coalition partners, and digital and print media.
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Adding diverse speakers, with different perspectives, to your platforms, digital mediums, conferences, panels, etc. provides depth to your programming. When a speaker sheds light from a new viewpoint, it can illuminate the issue at hand and provide clarity for each person in the room, in a different and personal way.
Diversity in influencer marketing is an important factor for brands to build connections with potential consumers. If your audience does not see themselves represented in your content, you risk alienating a substantial demographic of potential customers.
Through contracting certification and business development programming, minority-owned business become solid competitors in the federal and state marketplace.
The Organic Trade Association has partnered with Black Farmers Index in a commitment to diversifying organic agribusiness by getting more Black growers on The Index certified as organic agriculturists and supporting Black growers who are already certified organic.
No matter the mode of delivery, diversity of and in resources is key to good information.
Working in a coalition is invaluable for advocacy. These joint efforts create shared ownership of common goals, which magnify your reach.