The Organic Trade Association 2007 fund campaign raises over $500,000

[PhilipShore]

Drinks Media Wire

The Organic Trade Association (OTA)’s 2007 Annual Fund campaign has raised $528,000 for its public policy, media relations and advocacy work for the year. The theme for this year’s fund campaign was “Today. Tomorrow. Together. Organic,” reflecting OTA’s vision to bring organic to the next level of growth and sustainability by industry members working together on issues and goals.

OTA’s key initiatives for 2007 include gaining comprehensive organic provisions in the U.S. Farm Bill, and, in Canada, helping to implement new national organic standards.

“Organic businesses know the importance of OTA’s public policy and advocacy work. They understand that working together with OTA we can advance an agenda that benefits organic farmers and a healthy organic marketplace,” said Eric Newman (Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative, Inc.), co-chair of the OTA 2007 Host Committee.

“OTA’s work is vital, and the success of this campaign reflects the organic business community’s overwhelming support for the trade association,” added campaign co-chair Julia Sabin (Smucker Quality Beverages, Inc.). “OTA members and non-members alike were motivated to give this year knowing OTA’s priorities for the Farm Bill and Canadian Organic Standards are critical to seeing more growth for organic.”

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