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  • Accomplished regulatory duo joins Organic Trade Association
    by nseifu on May 24, 2023 at 3:11 pm

    Maggie McNeilMMcNeil@ota.com (May 24, 2023) — WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 24, 2023) -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is pleased to welcome two accomplished and veteran organic experts to its staff to form a new technical and regulatory team at […]

  • Organic Trade Association applauds USDA action on Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program
    by nseifu on May 19, 2023 at 6:00 pm

    *MEDIA STATEMENT*Maggie McNeilmmcneil@ota.com (May 19, 2023) — The Organic Trade Association applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s opening of its application process for payments through its Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program […]

  • Organic Trade Association statement on USDA’s pinpointed market development grants
    by icardozo on May 10, 2023 at 4:17 pm

    *MEDIA STATEMENT*Maggie McNeilmmcneil@ota.com(202) 615-7997 (May 10, 2023) — Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today is moving forward with its Pinpointed Organic Market Development grant program and officially inviting […]

  • Organic Trade Association statement on USDA update to Organic Certification Cost Share
    by icardozo on May 10, 2023 at 4:13 pm

    *MEDIA STATEMENT*Maggie McNeilmmcneil@ota.com(202) 615-7997 (May 10, 2023) — Washington, D.C.  — The Organic Trade Association applauds USDA on its decision to return the Organic Certification Cost Share program to the 75% reimbursement […]

  • Organic food sales break through $60 billion in 2022
    by icardozo on May 9, 2023 at 11:31 pm

    Organic Trade Association survey shows growth pace doubled from previous yearMaggie McNeilmmcneil@ota.com(202) 615-7997 (May 10, 2023) — Washington, D.C. (May 10, 2023) — Organic food sales in the United States in 2022 broke through $60 […]

  • Organic Trade Association hosting dynamic, forward-driven 2023 Organic Week
    by nseifu on April 19, 2023 at 1:38 pm

    Flagship event comes at a pivotal time for organic sectorMaggie McNeilmmcneil@ota.com(202) 615-7997 (April 19, 2023) — Washington, D.C. (April 19, 2023) — As the organic sector faces both historic opportunities and challenges, the Organic […]

  • Organic Trade Association announces 2022 Leadership award recipients
    by nseifu on April 5, 2023 at 8:28 pm

    Winners to be honored on May 9 at Organic Week Maggie McNeilmmcneil@ota.com(202) 615-7997 (April 6, 2023) — The Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Thursday honored four outstanding organic visionaries with its 2022 Organic Leadership Awards.  […]

  • Engage with organic at Expo West
    by vbatcha on February 27, 2023 at 11:34 pm

    Organic Trade Association and The Organic Center sharing insights, science and moreMaggie McNeilmmcneil@ota.com(202) 615-7997 (February 28, 2023) — What are the critical issues facing the U.S. organic sector? Is the Organic label still the gold […]

  • A deep dive
    by vbatcha on February 22, 2023 at 4:17 pm

    Organic Trade Association CEO delves into anti-fraud rules at USDA Ag OutlookMaggie McNeilmmcneil@ota.com(202) 615-7997 (February 15, 2023) — How do the government’s new regulations to stop fraud in the organic supply chain measure up? What […]

  • Organic Trade Association releases 2023 Farm Bill platform
    by vbatcha on February 8, 2023 at 4:47 am

    OTA puts forth forward-looking and innovative agenda for organic Maggie McNeilmmcneil@ota.com(202) 615-7997 (February 7, 2023) — The Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Wednesday called for a new Farm Bill that recognizes the integral role the […]