What the USDA’s New $785K Grant Says About the State of Organic Products

In a news release from the Organic Trade Association (OTA), it was announced that the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Market Access Program is granting the organization $784,902 to promote organic products abroad in the upcoming year.

The announcement is the latest sign that organic foods and products have gone beyond a simple trend. Around the world, more and more people are buying organic, which means the “trend” is here to stay.

The expansion of organic

The USDA grant to support American organic products not only signals the department’s belief that these products are a wise investment, but will serve as a substantial …read more