2 FRONT PIECE We have much to celebrate! OTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Julia Sabin Smucker Quality Beverages President Matt McLean Uncl
3 C ONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 President’s Budget requests over $10 million and 41 staff, acknowledging the additional means needed to
4 C ONTINUED PAGE 3 FROM such as the increased promotion of local and regional food systems. She is setting up tactical teams to
5 U.S.-Canada Equivalency work of this association.” farm policy, funding allocations, and Agreement, Vetter said the DeLauro re
6 C ONTINUED PAGE 5 FROM Animal Breeding Program. The Hill visits gave members of Congress a chance to hear the requests directl
7 DC U P D AT E The 2012 Farm Bill By Bob Gray OTA’s representative in Washington, D.C. he first question people ask me is. “Did
8 R E G U L AT O RY & L E G I S L AT I V E N E W S USDA releases final pasture rule he U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in
9 trade, and asked that people contact FAS if they are experiencing trade barriers. occurrence whereby the identity of a substan
10 Product of USA Let us be your Best Value Quality, Service, Price - supplier for: • Soybeans • Grains • Seeds • Dry Edible Bea
11 R E G U L AT O RY & L E G I S L AT I V E N E W S provided in the Federal Register (http://edocket. access.gpo.gov/2010/201061
12 F E AT U R E S Bringing agriculture back to Detroit By Jennifer Rose hen John Hantz drove through downtown Detroit several ye
13 Building healthy soils at Harvard Yard By Jennifer Rose E ric ‘T’ Fleisher is no stranger to organic landscaping projects. Si
14 PROFILES IN C O R P O R AT E S O C I A L R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y Conservation rules at Llano Seco Rancho By Jennifer Rose
15 E N V I R O N M E N TA L F O C U S Monumental report advocates cutting environmental risks he President’s Cancer Panel Report
16 NEWS AND TRENDS tml)) or by contacting Stella Sexton (ssexton@ota.com). U.S. organic product sales reach $26.6 billion in 200
17 sales. Meanwhile, the organic livestock sector has seen growth, with 2.7 percent of U.S. dairy cows and 1.5 percent of layer
18 NEWS • The European Commission has selected the winning design for its new logo to appear on all new organic pre-packaged foo
19 Eye on Genetic Engineering (GE) • The Environmental and Water Committee of the Bulgarian Parliament has set a five-year ban o
20 FIBER NEWS Global organic cotton production grows in 2009 O rganic cotton weathered the global economic storm during the 2008
21 fiber supply chain easy access to the most up-to-date information. sales associates reported that consumers have asked for ma
22 Marking how far we’ve come, and where we’re headed his year, the organic industry celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Orga
23 The greatest achievement is that the organic industry has continued to grow and persevere during tough economic times. Growth
24 THE ORGANIC REPORT • SPRING 2010
25 Celebrate Organic Together Reception s 2010 marks many milestones for the organic industry, members of Congress and Policy Co
26 NEWS he Canadian fiber market continues to see an increase in regulatory scrutiny. In late 2007, Canada’s Competition Bureau
27 If Canadian bamboo party as well as two textile and clothing Conservatives members manufacturers can from BC. The bill was mo
28 NEWS Holmes named regulatory chair Matthew Holmes has been selected to chair the Regulatory Working Group of the Organic Valu
29 Have you seen the new ota.com? OTA has “refreshed” its web site structure and design to make it easier for you to access the
30 Thank You 2010 OTA Annal Fund Investors he Organic Trade Association’s Annual Fund provides resources for the association’s g
31 Thank You 2010 OTA Annual Fund Investors BENEFACTORS Aurora Organic Dairy* Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps Global Organics, Ltd.* H
32 Thank You 2010 OTA Annual Fund Investors R.W. Garcia Co., Inc.** RIBUS, Inc. Shiloh Farms Silver Springs Citrus SK Food Inter
33 OTA N E W S Wisconsin school wins organic vending machine C onsumers nationwide nominated more than 1,100 schools to compete
34 OTA N E W S A new look Organic coffee was ‘hot’ topic I n March 2010, as part of its 25th anniversary celebration, OTA unveil
35 NEWS BITES Business Milestones Alvarado Street Bakery has been awarded the Superior Certification rating by the American Inst
36 NEWS BITES Jamba Juice, which celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 19, held two special promotions: a limited time buy-on
37 Intolerance Group of North America as a “Gluten-free Retailer.” At Expo West, Salba Smart touted research by Dr. Vladimir Vuk
38 News From OTA’s Organic Export Program Keeping Up With Organic Happenings Around the World! • Working with top-level FAS admi
39 Participants in the reverse trade mission at Expo West. Reverse Trade Mission gave it high marks for organization, coordinati
40 NEW PRODUCTS AN APPLE A DAY OTC USA, INC., has a new line of bagged organic apples sold in threepound bags to fulfill retaile
41 Natural Organic Program Certified Organic Wine brand. All made from organically grown grapes, the three lines are Classic, Pr
42 END PIECE National Organic Action Plan – From the margins to the mainstream By Michael Sligh and Liana Hoodes government to f
43 SPRING 2010 • THE ORGANIC REPORT
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33 OTA N E W S Wisconsin school wins organic vending machine C o
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34 OTA N E W S A new look Organic coffee was ‘hot’ topic I n Mar
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40 NEW PRODUCTS AN APPLE A DAY OTC USA, INC., has a new line of
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