The Organic Trade Association (OTA) promotes and protects the growth of organic trade in North America through public policy advocacy, education, marketing, media relations, and international trade efforts. OTA represents over 4,500 certified organic operations in the US. The document discusses OTA's work to expand organic exports, including programs to provide technical assistance and promote US organic products in key markets like Canada, the EU, Japan, South America, and emerging markets in Asia. It also provides an overview of export market participation by US organic companies.