Advertising Opportunities

Organic Matters is the official publication of PCO Certified Organic, offering a unique opportunity to reach a highly engaged audience of organic farmers, processors, and industry professionals.

With a print circulation of approximately 2,500 readers and expanded reach through digital channels, your message is delivered directly to decision-makers who are deeply invested in organic agriculture.

Organic Matters is more than a publication; it’s a trusted resource within the organic community. Advertising here aligns your brand with credibility, integrity, and a shared commitment to organic values.

Your ad will reach:

• Certified organic farmers and producers
• Processors, handlers, and value-added businesses
• Agricultural professionals and technical service providers
• Members of the Plain Community
• Attendees at major agricultural and organic community events

Your advertisement doesn’t just sit on a page—it travels through a highly intentional distribution network.

Print Distribution Includes:

• Direct mailing to PCO-certified clients
• Placement at key industry events, including:
  • Pasa Conference
  • Penn State Ag Progress Days
  • Rodale Institute Annual Field Day
  • Additional regional conferences and workshops

Extended Reach:

• Featured and promoted through PCO’s social media channels
• Amplified through email newsletters to a broader audience

Organic Matters delivers content that readers actively engage with and rely on, including:

• Real-world stories from organic producers across the Northeast
• Technical reports and practical production insights
• Updates from Washington, D.C. on organic policy and programs
• Certification guidance and updates from PCO Certified Organic

Because of this, advertisements appear alongside high-value, relevant content—ensuring your brand is seen in a trusted, respected context.

Organic Matters is where the organic community learns, connects, and grows.

Make sure your brand is part of the story.

Ready to put your brand in front of a dedicated organic audience?

Contact us today! 👉 Alison Garber - PCO Executive Support & Communications Manager - agarber@paorganic.org

First 30 words $10, $0.75 per word over 30. PCO members receive one free 30-word classified ad per issue. Classified ads are an excellent way to reach people interested in organics in the mid-Atlantic region and a chance for PCO members to network.

Please contact Alison Garber at PCO, 814-470-3299, or agarber@paorganic.org if you are interested in placing a classified ad.

*Note: Organic Matters is mailed to members bulk mail, which takes 1 to 3 weeks to be delivered.

Trim size of folded publication is 8.5”x11. Organic Matters is printed on 60# White Offset paper.

The above rates refer to a single-issue ad placement and subscription ad placement in two issues. A 10% discount is granted for the purchase of a 2-issue subscription. The 10% discount is reflected in the pricing chart above. To receive the discount, the entire package must be paid for with first ad.

Cancellations

Any cancellation must be received in writing no later than two weeks before the submission deadline. Cancellations received after the deadline may be invoiced for the full amount.

Billing

All advertisers will be billed one-week post submission deadline. For billing questions, please contact accounting@paorganic.org. You can also call the PCO Accounting Department at (814) 422-0251.

Submission Instructions

Electronic versions of ad (PDF format) should be submitted to agarber@paorganic.org. Feel free to with questions about alternate formats.

When submitting an ad, be sure to include the following:

• Business name
• Contact person
• Full mailing and billing address
• Phone number
• Size of ad
• Organic Matters: Issues(s) the ad is for

Publisher’s Policies

All advertising is subject to the publisher’s approval. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising for any reason at any time. The advertiser assumes liability for the entire content of advertising printed, and also assumes responsibility for any claims arising there from made against the publisher.

Any reference to “organic” or “organically produced” must be in compliance with the National Organic Program regulations available here.

Rates are subject to changes on notice from the publisher and become effective for all advertisers with the stated issue and all issues thereafter. Multiple insertion rates will be honored for the length of the obligation. The publisher is not liable for delay in delivery as a result of an Act of God or any abnormal event that results in an interruption of production or delivery schedules.