Mary Waldner

The Organic Trade Association is an organization that monitors and certifies every step of the organic chain in accordance with NOP guidelines. The association is based in Brattleboro, VT. Laura Batcha has been the CEO of the private company since 2014. The association's board of directors consists of fifteen people, each serving a term of three years. The USDA organic standards allow most natural substances in organic farming while prohibiting most synthetic substances.

Mary's Gone Crackers, Inc. produces and distributes wheat and gluten-free crackers and other baked organic products. Its products include organic, kosher and gluten-free and contain no added oils, trans-fats, sugar or dairy. The firm supplies its products to natural and grocery stores nationwide. The company was founded by Mary Waldner and Dale Rodrigues in 2004 and the headquartered in Gridley, CA.