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Barbara Haumann: (413) 774-7511, ext. 20
Caren Wilcox: (202) 338-2900

GREENFIELD, Mass. (May 2, 2008)-The Organic Trade Association (OTA) today congratulated the Congressional Conference Committee for its hard work in pursuing its goal to deliver a Farm Bill for American farmers and consumers, by agreeing in principle to provisions in a Conference Report. "OTA is very pleased that organic agriculture and processing received positive recognition in the discussions on this 2007/2008 Farm Bill," said Caren Wilcox, OTA's Executive Director.