OTA Organic Report Fall 2022

OTA.COM 45 Climate and Conservation • Establish and provide funding for a technical assistance program for organic and transitioning farmers. • Provide more conservation assistance for organic farmers to improve environmental outcomes, such as fostering soil health, increasing biodiversity, and natural resource conservation. Core Farm Bill Program Improvements • Increase funding for the Organic Research and Education Initiative and Certification Cost-Share Program. • Include programmatic changes to streamline and improve access for organic farmers for cost-share, crop insurance, conservation, risk management, and other farm bill programs. International Trade • Increase funding for the Market Access Program, Foreign Market Development Program, and Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops. Stay tuned! To keep up to date with the latest on OTA’s 2023 farm bill priorities, visit ota.com/farmbill. Megan DeBates is Vice President of Government Affairs for Organic Trade Association. GMO-FREE SUPPLY CHAINS START WITH GMO-FREE SEED... 800.352.5247 | ALSEED.COM So plant the purest organic seed on the market. 99% NON-GMO GUARANTEED 99.9% NON-GMO GUARANTEED For more information, click here to view our media kit Spread the Word. Watch Sales Grow. ® healthy living custom publishing Your product in the hands of targeted shoppers is brand awareness where it counts.

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