OTA 2008 fund campaign raises over $ 630,000

The Organic Trade Association's 2008 Annual Fund campaign surpassed its goal of $ 600,000, raising more than $ 630,000 to help fund OTA's public policy, marketing and public relations efforts planned for 2008. 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.

"We had a record year," said Julia Sabin (Smucker Quality Beverages), co-chair of the OTA 2008 Annual Fund Host Committee and OTA Board Vice President - U.S. "OTA is engaged in promoting and protecting organic agriculture and trade on so many fronts, and our supporters know how important OTA is to their businesses. Working together through OTA, we can have a greater, more positive impact on the future of our industry."

In the OTA 2008 campaign, more than 225 companies pledged funds to support OTA's work. OTA has approximately 1,665 members, the majority of which are small businesses.

"These funds will be crucial as OTA continues its ambitious agenda for the year. All investments, big and small, make this campaign a success," said Caren Wilcox, OTA's executive director, in praising the all-volunteer Host Committee for its key role in reaching a record achievement for the campaign.

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