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The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for organic agriculture and products in North America. OTA is the leading voice for the organic trade in the United States, representing over 9,500 organic businesses across 50 states. Its members include growers, shippers, processors, certifiers, farmers' associations, distributors, importers, exporters, consultants, retailers and others. Organic products represented include organic foods, ingredients and beverages, as well as organic fibers, personal care products, pet foods, nutritional supplements, household cleaners and flowers. OTA’s Board of Directors is democratically elected by its members. Source

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[VIDEO] Lead the Way at Organic Week | A Message from Lucie Shamlou

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Organic Week 2026 is coming up September 14–16 at the Willard InterContinental in Washington, D.C., and sponsorship is one of the most impactful ways to demonstrate your organization's commitment to the future of organic. In this short video, Lucie Shamlou, Industry Relations Coordinator at the Organic Trade Association, shares why sponsors play such an important role in creating a vibrant, collaborative Organic Week experience.
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OTA & The Organic Center Staff Retreat Strengthens Leadership Skills, Organic IQ, and Team Collaboration

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Back Row: Deonte Monroe, Marketing & Communications Manager; Douglas Korb, Database, Technology, and Development Manager; Matt Landi, VP of Industry Relations; Sandy Pfaff, VP of Media Relations; Scott Rice, Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs; Stephanie Jerger, VP of Operations; Ivanna Yang, VP of Government Affairs; Adrienne Messe, Director of Events; Amber Sciligo, Ph.D., Senior Director, The Organic Center; Janet Martz, Accounting Manager; Sarah Gorman, International Trade Manager.
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[VIDEO] Help Shape What's Next for Organic | A Message from Matt Landi

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Organic Week 2026 is coming up September 14–16 at the Willard InterContinental in Washington, D.C., bringing together leaders from across the organic value chain for three days of networking, education, advocacy, and collaboration. In this short video, Matt Landi, Vice President of Industry Relations at the Organic Trade Association, reflects on the remarkable growth of the organic sector and why gathering as a community remains as important as ever.
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[VIDEO] Why Sponsor Organic Week 2026? A Message from Danielle Cote

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Organic Week 2026 is coming up September 14–16 at the Willard InterContinental in Washington, D.C., and we're inviting organizations across the organic sector to join us as sponsors. In this short video, Danielle Cote, Member Engagement Manager at the Organic Trade Association, shares why sponsorship is about more than visibility. It's an opportunity to support the conversations, connections, and advocacy efforts shaping the future of organic.
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Organic Is in the House Farm Bill. Now the Senate Must Build on It.

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The House-passed Farm Bill includes important wins for organic agriculture, reflecting the meaningful advocacy by OTA members, partners, and organic champions across the country. As the Farm Bill moves to the Senate, the organic sector has a clear message: organic cannot be treated as an afterthought. It is a growing, trusted, and high-value part of American agriculture, and federal policy should reflect that.
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Protecting Animal Welfare in the Organic Standards Helps Grow the Organic Market

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Organic works because consumers believe the USDA Organic seal means something real. That trust is not incidental. It is the foundation of a voluntary, market-based system that allows farmers, ranchers, brands, retailers, and supply chains to invest in organic production and benefit from doing so.
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Organic Starts with You: OTA’s 2026 Theme and What It Means for the Year Ahead

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The organic industry has always been rooted in purpose—driven by people who believe in better food, stronger systems, and a healthier future. In 2026, the Organic Trade Association is bringing that purpose into sharper focus with its theme for the year: This theme is more than a message. It’s a call to action. It reflects a simple but powerful truth: organic doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with each of us, across every role, business and organization, and each step of the value chain.
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Organic community connects, celebrates, and looks ahead at Expo West 2026

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By Irene Cardozo
| The Organic Report Verified
Natural Products Expo West once again brought the organic community together in Anaheim for a week of collaboration, insight, and celebration across the organic supply chain. From education sessions and market insights to industry recognition and networking events, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and its partners helped lead conversations shaping the future of organic. As OTA Co-CEO Tom Chapman reflected during the week, Expo West captures the unique spirit of the organic community.
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OTA Members Take Organic’s Message to Capitol Hill During 2026 Winter Fly-In

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Fifteen Organic Trade Association members traveled to Washington, D.C., for OTA’s annual Winter Fly-In, participating in three days of advocacy meetings with Congress and federal agencies to advance policies that strengthen the U.S. organic sector.
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Stephanie Jerger Elected Board President of Oregon Tilth

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By Irene Cardozo
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The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is proud to share that Stephanie Jerger, OTA’s Vice President of Operations, has been elected Board President of Oregon Tilth. The announcement was made as part of Oregon Tilth’s 2026–2028 Board of Directors election, marking a leadership transition for the respected nonprofit that has spent more than five decades advancing biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture. Stephanie steps into this role at a defining time for the organic sector.
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