Organic takeover: Industry leaders unite to push for sustainable future

The annual, three-day event hosted by the Organic Trade Association occurs May 14-16 in Washington, D.C.

Jon Benninger

April 11, 2024

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At a Glance

  • The event features conference programming, networking events and meetings with lawmakers about organic policy issues.
  • OTA’s advocacy focus this year is on the Farm Bill.
  • The event includes education sessions and panels, such as “Sowing the Seeds for Sustainable Growth” and nutrition density.

Leaders from the $67 billion organic industry will gather in Washington, May 14-16, for the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) annual Organic Week. The event features conference programming, networking events and meetings with lawmakers about organic policy issues. 

OTA’s advocacy focus this year is on the Farm Bill, and assuring it includes financial and policy investments to ensure: 

  • Organic standards are responsive to market demands. 

  • Research and risk management tools are fair and equitable in their support of organic producers. 

  • Conservation efforts recognize the contributions of organic producers. 

  • Organic supply chains are resilient in the face of risks, such as disease, weather and increasing costs. 

A document detailing OTA’s Farm Bill priorities is available by clicking here

The event includes education sessions and panels, such as: 

  • “Sowing the Seeds for Sustainable Growth” 

  • Organic Market Trends & Consumer Insights 

  • Learning from Europe’s Organic Action Plan 

  • Improving Access to Organic Opportunities 

  • Organic Research Past, Present, Future 

  • Nutrition Density  

Registration for the event is $899 for OTA members and $999 for nonmembers. Register here.  

About the Author(s)

Jon Benninger

Informa

Jon Benninger is vice president and market leader at Informa Markets. He focuses on the strategic direction and growth of the SupplySide portfolio, which includes SupplySide West, SupplySide East, Natural Products Insider and Food & Beverage Insider. He coordinates with leaders of the other Informa health and nutrition events and brands, including Natural Products Expo, Vitafoods, Food ingredients, NEXT and Nutrition Business Journal. Benninger joined the company in 1995 as the founding editor of the company’s first trade magazine for the nutrition industry.

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