A perennial favorite on the All Things Organic™ conference program, this session provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the state of the organic industry. Highlighting the key findings and trends of the Organic Trade Association’s 2008 Industry Survey, the panel will offer hard data on industry and sector-specific growth and examine the rationale behind this growth in the context of today’s challenging economic climate. Whether you’re just entering the organic marketplace, thinking about selling into North America, or are wondering how the current economic crisis is affecting the organic marketplace, this session has the timely information that’s critical for the success of your business.