Crib Mattresses supplied by a member of the Organic Trade Association

Our crib mattress supplier is a member of the Organic Trade Association.

Organic Trade Association (OTA) is a membership-based business association that focuses on the organic business community in North America. OTA's mission is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public and the economy. OTA envisions organic products becoming a significant part of everyday life, enhancing people's lives and the environment.

OTA represents businesses across the organic supply chain and addresses all things organic, including food, fiber/textiles, personal care products, and new sectors as they develop. Over sixty percent of OTA trade members are small businesses.

The Organic Trade Association (OTA), formerly the Organic Foods Production Association of North America (OFPANA), was established in 1985 in the United States and Canada. Since its inception, the association has been a key player in shaping both the regulatory and market environment for organic products.

Advancing Organic Standards OTA is a leader in advocating and protecting organic standards so that consumers can have confidence in certified organic production. With input from its diverse membership, OTA continues to develop and refine organic standards for emerging product areas. OTA monitors the work of government agencies, takes positions on legislation that affects organic agriculture and products, and represents the industry to regulators, elected officials, and international bodies.

Promoting Transition OTA is committed to increasing the amount of agricultural land under organic management for the good of the planet and its inhabitants. A healthy supply chain is integral to the continued growth of the organic industry and to consumer choice in the marketplace. OTA works on many fronts to support the transition to organic farming, processing, and handling. OTA’s HowToGoOrganic.com website is a clearinghouse of resources for farmers and businesses interesting in becoming organic or creating new organic businesses.

Reaching the Public Through press releases and events, a media newsletter What’s News in Organic, and a consumer web site The O’Mama Report, OTA shares the benefits of organic with the public and helps expand markets for organic products. OTA directly promotes organic products at retail via its cooperative marketing programs, including Go Organic! For Earth Day™, and also promotes Organic Harvest Month™ in September. OTA is a primary source for fact-based information about organic products and processes throughout North America.

Verifying the Benefits OTA works with public and private organizations to support scientific research regarding organic production and processing. Research-based information on the environmental, health, and nutritional impacts of organic agriculture and its products is critical for the small but fast-growing organic industry.