The Organic Trade Association (OTA) submitted to Congress a letter signed by over two hundred companies, farmers and trade associations supporting its request that Congress restore the National Organic Program at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This request follows a court ruling that undermined over 12 years of effort by organic growers, consumers, manufacturers, Congress, and the USDA to build a vibrant, growing organic marketplace.
To read the article in its entirety, click on this link:
http://www.ota.com/news/press/181.html