The Sustainability Council serves as a hub for member stakeholders engaged in sustainability management strategies across the organic sector. The Council provides a forum for sharing best practices, identifying emerging sustainability trends, and developing tools and resources to support climate advocacy, supply chain improvements, and corporate sustainability initiatives.
Contact Danielle Cote if you are interested in joining the Organic Trade Association Sustainability Council.
Check out the Sustainability Council's 2024 Annual Report
Members
Nearly 100 Organic Trade Association member companies currently participate in the Sustainability Council. They represent the full organic supply chain, including producers, processors, retailers, consultants, industry partners, and more.

Sustainability Council Officers:
Co-Chair: John Foster, Wolf & Associates
Co-Chair: Jane Kuhn, Once Upon a Farm
Secretary: Beth-Ann Roth, R|K Invest Law, PBC
Resources
2024 Annual Report to the OTA Board
2023 Annual Report to the OTA Board
2022 Annual Report to the OTA Board
Meetings:
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Contact
Danielle Cote
Member Engagement Manager
(202) 524-3896