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Organic Trade Association
Organic Trade Association (OTA) is a membership-based business association that focuses on the organic business community in North America.

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    Greenfield, MA 01302
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Key Resources Page

Some organizations, web sites, events and information resources stand out as critically important resources for organic producers and processors. On this page you can browse these key resources by broad categories that they fit into: Crops, Livestock, Business & Marketing, Certification or Processing and Handling. Some resources are so broad in their scope that you'll find them duplicated in several different areas.


Key Resources:
Crops and Farming
Business and Marketing
Certification
Livestock and Ranching
Processing and Handling

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Canada-Based North American Organic Directoryota
This Database of Organics in Canada, includes a searchable list of organic supplies and services for producers and processors, including...
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Co-Packer Services on OTA's Organic Pages Onlineota
This web page features an extensive list of processing co-packers in the organic industry.
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Companies Selling Organic Ingredients as Listed on OTA's Organic Pages Onlineota
Farm-grown ingredients on the list run the gamut from oats, fresh fruit, specific types of meats, rice, dry beans, mushrooms, vegetable products,...
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Consulting Services on OTA's Organic Pages Onlineota
This site features extensive listings of consulting services, including marketing, advertising, design, Internet services, economic research,...
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Manufacturing Listings on OTA's Organic Pages Onlineota
Farmers in search of processors using farm products will find many on this site. They will find listings such as egg products, cheeses, maple...
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OMRI Products List of Approved Materialsota
The OMRI Products List is a directory of all products OMRI has determined are allowed for use in organic production, processing, and handling. The...
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Organic Consultants for Producers & Processorsota
Oregon Tilth offers a list of consultants across the US who provide advice to producers and processors on how to achieve organic certification...
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Organic Consulting Services on OTA's Organic Pages Onlineota
This listing features consulting services located throughout the US with services for organic processors, buyers, and marketers, including...
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Organic Processing Services on OTA's Organic Pages Onlineota
These listings feature companies in the US that process organic food, grains, and fiber.
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Organic Shipping & Transporting Products & Services on OTA's Organic Pages Onlineota
This listing features US companies offering transportation and shipping of organic products across the US and internationally. Companies on this...
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OTA's Organic Pages Online Directoryota
The Organic Pages Online directory features a broad array of certified organic products, supplies and services for the whole spectrum of the...
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The Organic Exchange: A Unique Resource for Companies and Consumers Interested in Organic Cottonota
"The Organic Exchange is a non-profit organization committed to expanding organic agriculture, with a specific focus on increasing the production...
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Farm-Grown Products Listings on OTA's Organic Pages Onlineota
The Organic Pages Online directory includes an area on farm-grown products and services. OTA members can list their individual organic farm...
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Fiber: The Organic Trade Association's American Organic Standards for Fiber--Post Harvest Handling, Processing, Record Keeping, & Labeling
The Draft American Organic Standards for Fiber Post Harvest Handling, Processing, Record Keeping, & Labeling represent the Organic Trade...
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Good Organic Retailing Practices Training Manual from the Organic Trade Associationfee
This manual was developed in association with the Independent Organic Inspectors Association and OTA staff to meet the needs of your store's...
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Organic Trade Association (OTA)
Organic Trade Association (OTA) is a membership-based business association that focuses on the organic business community in North America. OTA's...
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Supplementing Your Health: Food, Herbs, and More--An All Things Organic Conference Session for Retailers and Processorsfee
From this multimedia recording, learn more about organic herbal remedies, supplements, and personal care products from doctors and nutritionists,...
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Certified Organic North American Producer & Processor Directory
This Certified Organic Food Directory lists 10,000 certified growers, livestock producers, handlers, suppliers, manufactureres, wholesalers,...
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Choosing & Using a Co-Packer
This article explains food co-packers and provides in-depth guidance on whether or not to use a co-packer, how to find the right co-packer, and how...
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Organic Food Processing Basics
This fact sheet covers the highlights of organic processing, explaining the meaning of organic, organic processing, the benefits of organic...
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The National Organic Program Rule on Organic Labeling
This section of the National Organic Program rule describes in detail the requirements for labeling and composition of organic products.
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The Non-GMO Sourcebookfee
Features a listing of more than 600 non-GMO suppliers and service companies, including growers, grain suppliers, GMO testing labs, ingredient...
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