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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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| Country | United States of America |
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Search ArticlesFrom Soil to Shelf: Organic’s Climate Future Depends on Working Together
OTA Co-CEO Matthew Dillon joins fellow panelists at “The Roots of Organic: From Soil to Shelf,” bringing the organic community into the Climate Week NYC conversation. On September 23, the Organic Trade Association joined Food Tank to produce the first full-day event dedicated to organic agriculture at Climate Week NYC.
Organic Week Spotlights What’s Next for Food and Agriculture Policy
The energy and expertise present at Organic Week made one thing abundantly clear: Washington’s growing focus on food and health creates a significant opportunity for the organic sector. Turning that attention into strong continued growth for organic, however, will require continued legislative action that the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is ready to lead. That focus on action shaped two of Organic Week’s most closely watched conversations: one with Rep.
Meet Janelle Layton, OTA’s Newest Organic Communications & Digital Content Intern
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is pleased to welcome Janelle Layton as the newest Organic Communications & Digital Content intern this Fall! Janelle is wrapping up her master’s degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences at Oregon State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Marine and Environmental Science from Hampton University.
Organic Starts With You: Highlights from Organic Week 2026
A record crowd of more than 300 people came together in Washington, D.C., September 14–16 for Organic Week 2026, three days focused on the ideas, relationships and advocacy needed to grow and protect the sector. Hosted by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) at the historic Willard InterContinental, the conference brought farmers, business leaders, researchers, policymakers and advocates into one shared conversation about organic’s future.
Organic Leaders Honored at Organic Week 2026 in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 15, 2026 – The Organic Trade Association (OTA) honored eleven individuals for their longstanding commitment to advancing the organic movement during last night’s annual leadership awards event.
Colin O’Neil Joins Organic Trade Association Leadership Team to Head Public Affairs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has hired Colin O’Neil as Senior Vice President to lead public affairs where he will direct legislative and regulatory efforts, political advocacy, and stakeholder engagement for the membership-based trade association representing organic farmers and businesses throughout North America.
Organic Month 2026: Growing the Organic Opportunity Together
Every September, Organic Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate what organic delivers and the people who make it possible. From farmers and businesses to researchers, policymakers, retailers and consumers, each of us has a role in building a strong organic future. This year, there is a lot to celebrate. The U.S. organic market reached a record $76.6 billion in sales in 2025, growing 6.8 percent, double the rate of the overall comparable marketplace.
[VIDEO] The Science Behind Organic Starts Here | A Message from Dr. Elias Miller
Organic Week 2026 is coming up September 14–16 at the Willard InterContinental in Washington, D.C., bringing together the people working across the organic community to move our sector forward. In this short video, Elias Miller, Ph.D., Manager of Science Programs at The Organic Center, shares why Organic Week provides an important opportunity to connect the science behind organic with the farmers, businesses, policymakers, researchers, and advocates putting it into practice.
Member Spotlight: How McGruder Farms Is Building an Organic Legacy
McGruder Family With a family legacy, like that of the McGruder’s of Alabama, Marie McGruder could just rest. She could enjoy her exit from corporate finance with the peace of knowing that she has done enough with her life and the legacy she inherited. Apparently not. Marie McGruder is the great-great granddaughter of Charles McGruder, a notable slave who was treated as a breeder for Alabama plantations.
[VIDEO] Explore the Organic Week 2026 Agenda | A Message from Adrienne Messe
Organic Week 2026 is taking shape, and the agenda is officially live. In this short video, Adrienne Messe, Director of Events at the Organic Trade Association, offers a behind-the-scenes look at how this year's program came together and highlights some of the exciting sessions attendees can expect when the organic community gathers in Washington, D.C., September 14–16.