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Contact: Barbara Haumann, 413-376-1220; bhaumann@ota.com

Organic Trade Association research details organic cotton production

GREENFIELD, MASS. (Dec. 23, 2008)--U.S. acreage planted with organic cotton increased for second straight year, according to research compiled by the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Analysis of available data found that the total acres planted in organic cotton grew from 8,510 in 2007 to 9,279 in 2008, constituting a nine percent increase.

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413-376-1220

Organic Trade Association presents stance at Kansas hearing
OTA opposes labeling regulation affecting organic dairy products

GREENFIELD, Mass. (Dec. 2, 2008)—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) today provided testimony in Kansas opposing a proposed state regulation that would prevent truthful production claims concerning the non-use of synthetic growth hormones, toxic pesticides and antibiotics on dairy labels.

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Contact Sue McGovern
sue@mcgov.com
781-748-7157

Major Campaign Set to Expand Organic Consumer Base

Greenfield, MA – Nov. 17, 2008 – As the longstanding voice of leadership in the $23.6 billion organic industry, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) www.ota.com today announced that the 1,700-member organization is launching an extraordinary consumer marketing and public relations campaign that will reach more than 25 million consumers in the year 2009 alone.

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Contact: Holly Givens, 413-376-1218; hgivens@ota.com

Proposed pasture requirements:
Organic Trade Association’s initial impression is favorable

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Contact: Barbara Haumann
413-774-7511, Ext. 20
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Foreign Ag Service awards Organic Trade Association $750,000
Monies will be used to analyze trade barriers to U.S. organic products

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Contact: Laura Batcha, 413-774-7511, Ext. 27
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Greenfield, MA (Sept. 22, 2008) -The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has appointed a new executive director. Christine Bushway today became the third executive director in the association's 23-year history. OTA is the membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America with a mission to promote and protect the growth of organic trade, to benefit the environment, farmers the public and the economy.

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Contact: Laura Batcha, 413-774-7511, Ext. 27, lbatcha@ota.com
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Organic Trade Association Deposes Ohio Department of Agriculture Leaders

Increasing number of colleges offer organic coffee to keep students and administrators perking along while minimizing environmental impact.

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Contact: Sandra Marquardt, 301-592-0077
August 28, 2008
smarquardt@onthemarkpr.com

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Contact: Barbara Haumann
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Organic Trade Association presents stance at Indiana meeting
OTA opposes any labeling regulation affecting organic dairy products

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Contact: Barbara Haumann 413-774-7511, Ext. 20
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GREENFIELD, Mass. (Aug. 13, 2008) -In an historic meeting arranged by the Organic Trade Association (OTA), representatives of the organic community met with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Bill Implementation Team Monday to discuss the implementation of organic provisions within the 2008 Farm Bill.