For Immediate Release
Contact: Barbara Haumann, 413-774-7511, Ext. 20

Organic Trade Association tells USDA: 'Naturally Raised' claim would only add to consumer confusion

GREENFIELD, Mass. (Jan. 29, 2008)- In a comment submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) yesterday, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) advised the agency that its proposed voluntary standard for a 'naturally raised' marketing claim for livestock products would only further confuse consumers.

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Contact: Barbara Haumann
413-774-7511, Ext. 20

Organic farmers and processors pleased with
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture milk labeling decision

Many resolve to go greener in the New Year and a great way to add to your eco lifestyle is by skipping the plastic shopping bags and b.y.o.b. (bring your own bag). Now you are probably thinking burlap sack, but shopping bags have come a long way in weight and style.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Barbara Haumann
413-774-7511, Ext. 20

GREENFIELD, Mass. (Jan. 15, 2008)-The Organic Trade Association (OTA) today reiterated that meat, milk and other products produced from cloned animals will not be able to be sold as organic in the United States.

Contact: Barbara Haumann
Phone: 413-774-7511, Ext. 20
For Immediate Release

Organic Trade Association helps launch new educational institute:
Organic Agriculture and Products Education Institute receives first gift

GREENFIELD, Mass. (Jan. 11, 2008)-The Organic Trade Association (OTA) today announced the launch of the Organic Agriculture and Products Education Institute (OAPEI) and the receipt of the first donation to support its work.

For Immediate Release:
Contact: Holly Givens (413-774-7511, Ext. 18)

GREENFIELD, Mass. (Jan. 3, 2008)—Caren Wilcox, Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association (OTA), has announced the appointment of OTA’s new Director of Marketing and Public Relations.

“We are excited to have attracted an organic business professional to work with us to move OTA’s marketing and public relations to a new level of excellence. Laura Batcha, formerly of Tom’s of Maine, will join us in late January in this newly created position,” Wilcox said.

Happy New Year! The O'Mama Report Update for January 2008 is brought to you by the Organic Trade Association. The new year can be a symbol of new beginnings so we are featuring articles, a knitting pattern, and a recipe — all for baby.