Organic Report Fall 2021 - Flipbook - Page 48
WELC OME NE W ME MB E R S
The Organic Trade Association is a membership-based organization.
You can learn more about our newest members on Find.Organic
AGRICULTURAL
PROCESSORS
Malambe Comercial lda
Rivara S.A.
Seal The Seasons
ASSOCIATION
Organics Aotearoa
New Zealand
CONSULTANTS
Food Steps International
Jordan Associates
Mad Agriculture Perennial
Schroderhaus
DISTRIBUTOR
Pacific Coast Fruit Company
EDUCATIONAL
Continuum Solutions LLC
The Healthy Hueman
Minnesota Department of
Agriculture
FARM INPUT
Sedron Agriculture
FIBER
Earth First Fabrics
OCN Culture
GROWERS/FARMERS
Anna Carter’s The Seed Lady
MNE/ACT SLOW
Atlantic Sapphire
Fruitilicious Farm
Interlake Forage Seeds LTD.
Kroeker Farms USA
Peterson Farms
PT PIDO
Rodriguez Nocetti SRL
Staley Farms LLC
HS Ingredients dba SWT
Stevia
Nectar Foods, Inc.
DBA Honey Mama's
Rich Nuts
Santini Foods
Zweigle's Inc.
INGREDIENT
SUPPLIERS
Barentz Canada ULC
Niche Naturals LLC
SureSource Commodities LLC
Teas Etc. Inc.
INTERNATIONAL
TRADE
RETAILER
Direct Food Store
STUDENTS
Elisabeth Watkins – University
of Nevada, Reno
Mike Wescott – University of
Michigan School for
Environment & Sustainability
Kelli Tubman White –
John Hopkins Carey
Business School
Andean Life LLC
Fyve Elements LLC
MANUFACTURERS
Corrugated Packaging Alliance
ST UDENT ME MB E RSHIP
Organic Trade Association welcomes future organic leaders
F
or young people considering
careers in food and agriculture,
universities with robust programs
in these areas of study, and trade
association members looking to bring in
young professionals, the new student
member program created by the Organic
Trade Association is seen as an exciting
new venture. The vision: creating a
membership designation to engage
students in the world of organic.
Whether they are focused on
business, science, agriculture, policy,
health or any of the myriad other
interests that contribute to a thriving
organic industry, the trade association
wants to get to know these future leaders
early in their career explorations, offer
the resources of the trade association,
and let them know that organic is a great
place to invest their life’s work.
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The trade association has many
experienced leaders who know firsthand
the many benefits of organic agriculture
and the hope it offers to our world and
planet. They are eager to share that
excitement and knowledge with the next
generation, to help grow organic at a
new level.
The membership will plug students
in with professionals in the organic
sector, engage them with ongoing policy
and cutting-edge research, and set them
up for future careers in organic industry,
farming, policy, science, and more. They
will have access to market insights, data
forecasts, regulatory info, and to
experienced organic farmers and others
who can provide insights into the
workings of organic agriculture.
The trade association is already
working closely with schools where the
green shoots of support for organic
agriculture are in place. The trade
association will welcome students from a
wide range of schools — including
universities and community colleges,
internships and mentorship programs —
and disciplines reflecting the diversity of
fields represented in the organic.
The annual membership fee to join
the trade association for this category is
$50. However, the association has
established a generous scholarship
program to allow qualified candidates to
participate regardless of ability to pay.
Interested students undergo a simple
application process that asks why they
are inspired by organic, as well as where
and what they are studying. The student
application is on the Organic Trade
Association website, under Membership.
For more information about student membership, contact Angela Jagiello (ajagiello@ota.com).
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