Organic Trade Association applauds introduction of Organic Market Development Act
Washington, D.C., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association applauded the introduction of the Organic Market Development (OMD) Act in the Senate and the House of Representatives on Wednesday, saying the legislation will go far in helping to unlock the potential of the organic marketplace and ensure the continued growth of organic in the United States.
- Washington, D.C., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association applauded the introduction of the Organic Market Development (OMD) Act in the Senate and the House of Representatives on Wednesday, saying the legislation will go far in helping to unlock the potential of the organic marketplace and ensure the continued growth of organic in the United States.
- With the strategic investments offered in the OMD Act, the organic community can unlock the potential of the organic marketplace and continue the growth trend and capitalize on the recent investments made by USDA in organic farming,” said Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association.
- “I’m proud to introduce the Organic Market Development Act alongside Congresswomen Kuster and Salinas and Senator Baldwin to expand and create new markets for organic products.”
The demand for organic is strong and continues to grow. - “The Organic Market Development Act strongly compliments existing and proposed legislation with federal investments in organic research, farm-level transition opportunities, and process improvement for an effective oversight and regulatory function to ensure and maintain the organic standards and consumer confidence,” said Chapman.