The All Things Organic Conference takes place Sept. 26-28, and is co-located in Baltimore with Natural Products Expo East. There, OTA will present a wide range of educational sessions on topics germane to organic. These sessions are offered free to show attendees. Past speakers have included thought leaders from industry, academia, government and the non-profit [...]

Highlights featured in slideshow
All Things Organic at the recent Natural Products Expo East was jam-packed with educational sessions, the Annual Awards Gala, OTA’s Annual Meeting, and more. See OTA’s slideshow of images capturing some of the highlights from our many activities in Baltimore during Expo East.

Conference showcases organic industry issues, ideas and talent
The All Things Organic Conference rallied nearly 50 speakers from diverse disciplines, professional backgrounds and nationalities to provide updates on topics of interest to the organic community. Sessions included a GMO update, the latest on organic beauty trends, and a thought-provoking look at how organic agriculture is contributing to the revitalization of Detroit. Featured speakers [...]
Organic Leadership Award recipients honored
The 2012 Organic Leadership Award recipients—Gary Hirshberg of Stonyfield Farm and Zea Sonnabend of CCOF—were honored at the OTA Awards Gala during OTA Member Days at Natural Products Expo East on Sept. 19. The winners accepted their hand-blown glass planet awards by artist Josh Simpson from the back of a historic train caboose at the [...]
OTA’s Annual Awards Gala
More than 300 attendees gathered at the B&O Railroad Museum for OTA’s Annual Awards Gala on Sept. 19. Guests enjoyed an array of organic menu items while they perused one of the most extensive antique railroad collections in the United States, and captured the moment with friends at OTA’s old-time photography station. Special thanks to [...]

Merrigan to speak at All Things Organic Conference
USDA’s Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan will be a featured speaker Sept. 20 during the All Things Organic Conference at the Baltimore Convention Center. Merrigan will speak and take questions on a variety of topics germane to organic including the tenth anniversary of the final rule for organic, the Organic Literacy Program, and the implications for [...]
Tickets available for Awards Gala
On Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 6 to 11 p.m., get on board with OTA and honor the 2012 Organic Leadership Award winners at the B&O Railroad Museum Roundhouse in Baltimore. Enjoy a delectable organic meal and cocktails in this unique setting while touring the nation’s most comprehensive historic railroad collections. Order your tickets now. 2012 [...]
Make your voice heard in the proposed Research and Promotion Program
On Friday, Sept. 21, at 3 p.m., just before OTA’s Annual Meeting, there will be another opportunity for companies and individuals to have a voice in the critical discussion about a potential Research and Promotion Program for organic. If you are unable to attend, there are a number of other opportunities to join the discussion. [...]
Still time to sign up for the Organic Summit
Will you be in Baltimore later this month for Natural Products Expo East and All Things Organic/BioFach America? If so, don’t miss the 6th Annual Organic Summit. The event offers unique networking, thoughtful discussion of key issues facing organic, and an opportunity to consider the future of the industry and develop strategies for organic-focused companies [...]
Natural Products Expo East booth space is selling out
Booth space in the All Things Organic/BioFach America Pavilion at Natural Products Expo East is filling up quickly—if you don’t book it, your competitor will! Reserve your space today by contacting your account manager. OTA members receive special incentive pricing.





