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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Organic Trade Association (OTA)”

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Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion

Brian German May 22, 2024Agri-Business, Funding, Organic

The Organic Trade Association and The Organic Center have received a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Organic Market Development Grant aims to expand organic …

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Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG)Organic ProductionOrganic Trade Association (OTA)

New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established

Brian German October 27, 2023Agri-Business, Organic, Regulation

In a significant development for the organic farming sector, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the finalization of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) regulation. The new rule, a response …

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CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards

Brian German October 18, 2023Agri-Business, Legislative, Organic

Several industry groups have welcomed the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic (CIAO) Standards Act 2023 in Congress. The bipartisan legislation aims to enhance and update organic …

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Report Shows Organic Food Sales Hit a New Milestone in 2022

Brian German May 16, 2023Industry, Organic

A recent survey released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) shows that organic food sales in the U.S. set a new record in 2022. The 2023 Organic Industry Survey shows …

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OTA on USDA Steps to Prevent Fraud in Organic Ag

Dan February 8, 2023Agri-Business, Organic, This Land of Ours

The USDA is taking steps to prevent fraud in organic ag. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Organic Trade Association applauded the USDA and the National Organic …

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New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA

Brian German January 20, 2023Agri-Business, Industry, Organic, Regulation

Industry groups are celebrating the release of the new organic rules from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Development of the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule (SOE) has been a lengthy …

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International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)National Organic Programorganic agricultureOrganic Trade Association (OTA)

Organic Industry Survey Shows $1.4 Billion Sales Growth in 2021

Brian German June 8, 2022Industry, Organic

Information from the latest Organic Industry Survey from the Organic Trade Association (OTA) shows the industry continues to grow. According to the report, organic sales grew by $1.4 billion, surpassing …

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New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs

Brian German June 6, 2022Funding, Organic

As much as $300 million will be made available through a new Organic Transition Initiative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program is part of the Food System …

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organic certificationorganic farmingOrganic Farming Research FoundationOrganic Trade Association (OTA)
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Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing

Brian German March 31, 2022Farm Bill, Organic

Organic production was one of the topics of discussion during a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing. The Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research heard from Laura Batcha, Executive Director and …

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2023 Farm BillOrganic ProductionOrganic Trade Association (OTA)
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Organic Fraud Prevention Program Gaining Industry Support

Brian German July 14, 2021Agri-Business, Industry

An organic fraud prevention initiative established by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is gaining supporters. Fraudulent organic products have created a significant amount of concern within the industry. Initially launched …

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Public and Private Sector See Growth Potential in Organic Production

Brian German November 11, 2020Industry, Radio Reports

A variety of industry reports have shown that the organic sector is continuing to become even more valuable. Organic production is receiving increased interest on a federal level due to …

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Megan DebatesOrganic ProductionOrganic Trade Association (OTA)
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USDA Seeking Dismissal of OTA Lawsuit

Dan February 21, 2018Industry News Release, Organic

The Department of Agriculture wants a federal district court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the department’s delay of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule. USDA claims it’s challenger, …

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OTA Files Lawsuit Against USDA Over Organic Livestock Standards

Taylor Hillman September 14, 2017Industry News Release

The Organic Trade Association announced a lawsuit against the Department of Agriculture over its failure to advance new organic livestock standards. The suit alleges USDA violated the Organic Foods Production …

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Organic Trade Association Applauds USDA for Revoking Organic License

Dan June 16, 2017Industry News Release, Organic

The Organic Trade Association welcomed a move by the Department of Agriculture aimed at stopping fraudulent organic products from entering the United States. USDA this week revoked the organic certificate …

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