Organic Plus Trust

“Explanation of name change: the organization's name was reported incorrectly on the prior year's form 990-ez. The correct legal name of the organization is the organic marketing institute. The name shown on the prior return, organic plus trust, was entered in error. No legal name change has occurred - this is a correction to reflect the organization's proper name registered with the irs and state authorities.”

“Expenses va scc fees 25 bank fees 27 total 52”

“Advances from opt 0 60,000”

“To increase awareness of the public and environmental health benefits of organic agriculture through innovative certification programs.”

“Launched a "beyond the label" webinar series on the benefits of third-party certification. The session drew approximately 70 participants, including producers, retailers, industry associations, and buyers. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of the importance of credible third-party certification in protecting consumer trust, the risks posed by unsubstantiated attribute claims on product labels, and the opportunities within the organic program to strengthen marketing and awareness of certified products across new and emerging categories.”

“Developed a targeted marketing strategy that increased awareness of the public and environmental health benefits of certified organic agriculture. As a result, 496 livestock producers and handlers strengthened the sustainability of their markets by leveraging innovative certification programs and expanding consumer recognition of their verified production practices.”

“Initiated the development of criteria for recognizing third-party certifications that align with omis mission to increase awareness of the public and environmental health benefits of organic agriculture. These criteria are being designed to ensure that any certification promoted by omi reflects the integrity of organic principles while extending innovative certification programs into new and emerging categories.”