Organic Trade Association
Bob Anderson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the organic trade and agriculture sectors. As the Senior Trade Advisor at the Organic Trade Association since 2000 and Principal at SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES LLC since 1999, Bob Anderson has played a significant role in shaping industry standards. Previous positions include Advisor roles at Global Animal Partnership and New England Culinary Institute, and Chairperson of the USDA National Organic Standards Board from 1996 to 2001, where Bob Anderson contributed to the development of National Organic Standards. Bob Anderson also served as President and CEO of Walnut Acres Organic Farms from 1969 to 1999 and held the position of Naval Officer in the US Navy from 1967 to 1969. Education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Thiel College and training in Naval Operations.
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Organic Trade Association
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America. Focusing exclusively on organic agriculture and products, OTA stays on top of the issues that affect organic trade and takes action as necessary on behalf of its members, connecting them to market trends and industry news, regulatory and legislative advocacy, and consumer education, marketing and public relations resources. OTA's mission is to promote and protect ORGANIC with a unifying voice that serves and engages its diverse members from farm to marketplace. Our mission sets the stage for work on behalf of the diverse organic business community we serve. OTA represents businesses across the organic supply chain and addresses all things organic: food, fiber and textiles, personal care and pet products, and new sectors as they develop. Since its inception in 1985, OTA has been a key player in shaping both the regulatory and market environment for organic products. OTA works to develop markets for organic products, protect the integrity of organic standards, and foster consumer confidence in the organic label. Organic Trade Association: OTA.com Organic business directory: TheOrganicPages.com Directory of U.S. organic exporters: USOrganicProducts.com Global Organic Trade Resource Guide: GlobalOrganicTrade.com U.S. consumer education: OrganicItsWorthIt.org Organic Check-off: GROorganic.net Canadian consumer education: OrganicBioloqique.ca