OTA opposes further delay of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule
The Organic Trade Association released the following statement and background in response to the US Department of Agriculture's delay of the effective date of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule:
"The Organic Trade Association (OTA) along with over 350 organic livestock producers representing $1.95 billion in annual sales, the federal Advisory Committee on organic, and every major US accredited organic certifier have called on the Secretary of Agriculture to allow the organic livestock rule to go into effect.