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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.