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Strategic Planning and a Path to a Sustainable Future

June 30, 2023

Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

The Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) has always prioritized strategic planning; our focus lies in identifying the key issues that act as standard bearers within our supply chain. By delving deep into these concerns, we uncover underlying threats and forge new pathways to achieve different outcomes.

Call to Action: Organic & Natural Health Urges Congress to Add Vitamin D to Farm Bill

The goal is to enhance the nutritional support provided through the farm bill's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

June 20, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) has launched the All for Vitamin D: Building Stronger Families in a SNAP campaign. A main goal of this public awareness initiative: to enhance the nutritional support provided through the Farm Bill's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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Advocacy: Both Work and a Lifestyle

April 19, 2023

Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

What does it take to be an effective advocate? Karen Howard, Organic & Natural Health Association, shares her go-to toolbox...and explains why it matters.

O&N Health Conference to Address "The Amazon Factor" & More

December 16, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Washington, D.C.—Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) is gearing up to host its 8th annual conference, taking place from January 17-19, 2023, at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral, FL. O&N Health conference is designed to optimize networking while promoting meaningful discussions on issues...

2022 Person of the Year: The Amazon.com Quality Activists

November 29, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

“Every step we take to represent consumer and independent retailer interests is rewarding.” —Karen Howard Each year, WholeFoods Magazine recognizes an individual or a group that has made a significant impact on our industry. In 2022, we are shining a light on those who have taken a stand to...

Can Civics + Politics = Progress?

August 16, 2022

Karen Howard and Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

Civics and politics. The mere mention of the words can shut people down. We live in complicated times, requiring thoughtful consideration, respectful debate, and the active intention to improve the health of our planet and its people. Instead, our 24/7 election cycle often breeds a massive "word" war. People are...

Pay Homage to the Past with a Promise for the Future

May 11, 2022

Karen Howard

We lost Orrin Hatch this year, and with his loss, and his 42-year Senate tenure, the vestige of a bygone era of bipartisanship. Granted, we have been suffering the effects of Congressional dysfunction for quite some time. The death of this Senator, our industry champion, however, lends a feeling of...

O&N 7th Annual Conference

February 15, 2022

Julia Peterman

Fort Myers, FL—Organic & Natural (O&N) Health Association’s 7th annual conference was a success, according to a press release. [caption id="attachment_87570" align="alignright" width="239"] Image courtesy of O&N.[/caption] The conference took place at Diamondhead Beach Resort in Fort Myers, FL, from January 25-27. Eight board members, 18 speakers, 23 guests, and...

O&N to Hold Annual Conference on January 25-27

January 11, 2022

Julia Peterman

Washington, D.C.—Organic & Natural Health Association will hold its annual conference on January 25-27, 2022, at DiamondHead Beach Resort in Fort Myers, Florida, according to a press release. The theme: “Resolution, Resourcefulness, Resilience: An Action Plan for Our Future.” The conference will open with optional networking events on January 24,...

It’s Time for Amazon to Create a New Story

April 12, 2021

Karen Howard

It was on October 15, 2019, when Organic & Natural Health Association released its press release detailing our findings on Amazon and CBD. The company’s official policy is to not sell CBD/cannabinoid products to consumers, only hemp oil. At the time, a search on the retailer’s site for CBD generated...