New Funding, Programs, and Partnerships Boost Organic Production
During Organic Week (14-16 May), Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced a series of initiatives to create and expand organic markets in the United States. These new programs, partnerships, grant […]
Read moreMeet Larry Santos, Organic Farmer of the Year
Larry Santos of Taylor Farming in Salinas, California, has been named 2024’s Organic Farmer of the Year, recognized by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) for his outstanding contribution to organic […]
Read moreStronger Organic Standards Bring Consistency to Animal Welfare
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) introduction of updated standards for organic livestock and poultry production. The standards are expected to create “a […]
Read moreMeet 2022 Organic Farmer of the Year – April Jones Thatcher
The Organic Trade Association’s Organic Leadership Awards recognize individuals making a tangible difference to the U.S. organic industry. For organic producers, the highest accolade is Farmer of the Year, which […]
Read moreU.S. Organic Production, Markets, Consumers and Policy, 2000–21
10 April 2023: A comprehensive analysis of the organic industry since 2000, from policy to production.
Read more$75 Million Investment Helps Producers Transition to Organic
The funding will help NRCS provide farmers with the advice and knowledge they need to change their production methods.
Read moreUSDA National Organic Program
The National Organic Program provides rigorous standards, under the widely-recognized USDA Organic seal, for the production of organic crops and livestock products, giving consumers confidence that the organic foods they […]
Read moreCertified Organic Survey: 2021 Summary
15 December 2022: Based on a census of producers certified organic or transitioning to organic certification, this report provides the latest statistics on certified organic crops and livestock commodities in the United States.
Read moreOrganic Trade Association and Black Farmers Index Partner to Diversify Organic Agriculture
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) and Black Farmers Index, the largest public listing of black agriculturalists in the U.S., have joined forces to diversify organic agribusiness, a large and growing industry in […]
Read moreOrganic Trade Association Applauds USDA’s “Historic” Investment in Organic Production
. The program will provide comprehensive support for farmers to transition to organic production, which USDA says will bring environmental benefits and enable producers to demand a premium in the marketplace.
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