Hosts Elisa Louis and Donny Edson dive into the dynamic world of organics with the Organic Trade Association's (OTA) experts, Adrienne Messe and Scott Rice. Smirk's Garrett McBride and Dean Soicher also share insights about the evolution of the organic products industry over the last 30 years. The popular market report completes this episode.

The podcast covers key topics including regulatory updates, insights from the OTA's member survey and valuable resources for businesses dealing with organic products.

Adrienne, the OTA's event engagement manager, shares details about the association's mission and its efforts to bring together diverse stakeholders in the organic industry. She emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement, citing the recent success of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act. If you are in the market or have questions about any natural food products, reach out at: [email protected]

OTA Resources:

• Organic Trade Association
• The Organic Center
• OTA Member Benefits
• Farm Bill Priorities
• Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards
• Strengthening Organic Enforcement
• OTA Member Communities
• Organic Opportunity Communications Toolkit
• Organic Fraud Prevention Guide
• Diversity and Entrepreneurship Program
• Organic Industry Survey
• Global Organic Trade Guide
• Organic Week in Washington D.C.
• Organic Education Webinars

· USDA Certifier Locator

· USDA Organic INTEGRITY Database

· USDA Organic Insider

· USDA SOE Final Rule Primers