The Organic Trade Association

About The Organic Trade Association

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is a membership-based business association representing the U.S. organic sector. It serves as a unifying voice to promote and protect organic agriculture and trade through advocacy, regulatory guidance, and market development. OTA connects a diverse community of organic innovators and pioneers, including growers, processors, certifiers, and retailers, with a mission to grow and protect organic from farm to marketplace.

Products & Services

Advocacy Services:OTA serves as the voice of the U.S. organic industry on Capitol Hill, engaging in legislative and regulatory advocacy to promote and protect organic agriculture and trade.

Membership Benefits:OTA offers membership to farmers, processors, distributors, and retailers, providing representation, regulatory expertise, market data, and networking opportunities.

Market Analysis Reports:OTA provides detailed reports like the 2025 Organic Market Report, offering insights into market size, trends, and consumer perceptions in the organic sector.

Education and Training Programs:OTA offers resources like the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS) to support organic industry professionals.

Events and Networking:OTA hosts events such as Organic Week in Washington, D.C., and activities at Natural Products Expos for policy-making, education, and networking.

Specialties

Organic Standards and Integrity Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Market Development and Analysis Consumer Education on Organic Products International Organic Trade

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 2200000 MR: - FA: $2.2 million FAN: 2200000	D: 2024-05-15 FD: 2024-05-15	1 investors

Grant Latest

2024-05-15

$2.2M

1 investor (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

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Matthew Landi

Vice President of Industry Relations

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Adrienne Messe

Director of Events

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Irene Cardozo

Director of Industry Marketing and Communications

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Danielle Cote

Member Engagement Manager

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Deonte Monroe

Marketing & Communications Manager

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Megan Parker

Digital Marketing Coordinator

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