Organic Trade Resources for the Organic Industry
A collection of organic trade associations, organic organizations, conferences and events that will allow you to network with organic-minded individuals like yourself. Stay abreast of news, tips and trends happening in the organic industry with trade publications, professional journals and helpful books.
- Books & Magazines (4)
- Organic Restaurant Resources (2)
- Regional Organic Groups (1)
- Seasonal Organic Events (2)
Organic Trade Association
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is an excellent membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America. The OTA website offers everyone, members and non-members alike, insight and tips about organic retailing, farming and organic advocacy.
Green America - Green America's Green Business Site
Green America offers business tips and tricks, networks, resources, and technical assistance for sustainable industries. Membership in Green America includes a listing in their fabulous National Green Pages.
Local Harvest
Local Harvest connects organic farmers, CSAs, farmers' markets and other organic agriculture businesses with consumers. Local Harvest perks include a nice industry forum, newsletter and industry events.
National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) acts as the voice for sustainable agriculture in the federal policy arena. NSAC partners with U.S. grassroot farms, organics, planet conservation and rural organizations to help advocate for federal policies and programs that support sustainable agriculture.
Environmental Working Group
EWG provides news along with research findings about all kinds of environmental topics, including organic farming, pesticide-free food, federal farm subsidies and many other issues that matter to the Organic Industry.
The Organic Center
Find research reviews about organic farming and food at The Organic Center.
Rodale Institute
Rodale Institute is nonprofit pioneer in the field of organic farming. The organization offers information related to organic agriculture best practices, farmer advocacy, certification policy and more. Rodale Institute also conducts organic research via their innovative Farming Systems Trial - the longest-running U.S. study comparing organic and conventional agriculture.