Based on survey results and additional information from the Texas Organic
Cotton Marketing Cooperative, approximately 6,814 bales of organic cotton were
harvested in 2004, compared with 4 ,628 bales harvested in 2003. OTA envisions organic products becoming a significant part of
everyday life, enhancing people's lives and the environment.

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Farmers in
2004 planted 5,550 acres of organic cotton, an increase of nearly 37 percent
over the 4,060 acres planted in 2003.com and its consumer web site at
http://www.

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As a membership-
based business association, the Organic Trade Association focuses on the
organic business community in North America.

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Harvesting
figures for 2005 are not yet available. For further information, visit OTA's web site at
http://www."
Consistent with the growth of the toy industry, the Toy Association of
Southern California (TASC) -- a nonprofit business association dedicated to
promoting the welfare of the toy industry in Southern California -- has
launched its new website: http://www.

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GREENFIELD, Mass.

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Acreage planted in 2005 totaled 6,577 acres of mostly upland organic
cotton, an increase of 19 percent over that planted in 2004.

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The survey was mailed to 52 people in seven states; 17 farmers returned
completed surveys, with another four answering in phone interviews or by e-
mail.

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Nine responding farmers did not grow organic cotton in 2004, while seven
respondents were found not to be farmers .

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Only 12 of the respondents grew and
harvested organic cotton in 2004. OTA's more than 1,600 members
include farmers, processors, importers, exporters, distributors, retailers,
certifiers, and more .

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Associations of manufacturers and entitities involved in the import and export of toys and games.

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theorganicreport. While there are over
800 toy companies nationwide, 500 of these are located in Southern California
alone.

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Asian immigrant toy manufacturers have cornered 60 percent of the
market -- equivalent to over $1 billion dollars in sales.

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U.S. Organic Cotton Production Trends: U.S. Acreage of Organic Cotton Gains Ground

60 during 2004.

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, U. Their chief resources for
staying current with organic standards were communications with other farmers
and resources provided by OTA.

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acreage planted to organic
cotton in 2004 gained ground from that planted the previous year, according to
a 2005 survey conducted by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and funded by a
grant from Cotton Incorporated.com/.

Members of the Toy Industry Association of Southern California include
private firms like Mattel, Inc.

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Southern California's Toy Industry Association - an Economic Powerhouse - and Now a New Website

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LOS ANGELES, Excluding video games, toys are a
$21 billion a year industry in the United States.

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, Megatoys, Playhut, Intex Recreation and TC
Toys Corporation.

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Plantings included 5,020 acres of
organic upland cotton and 530 acres of organic pima cotton. However, survey results for acreage and the
number of growers may be lower than actual figures because only eight of the
16 members of the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative answered the
survey.tasc-toys.

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In results released today, OTA's organic cotton survey found 12 farmers
grew and harvested organic cotton in the United States during 2004.
Respondents indicated that their biggest challenge in marketing organic
cotton is competition from international organic cotton producers. The average
price per pound received by farmers during 2004 ranged from 90 cents to $1. Asked what can be done to improve support for
the long-term sustainability of organic cotton farms, they cited stable and
sustainable prices, as well as more marketing efforts and further education to
consumers and the supply chain concerning the value of organic cotton. This industry has
also revitalized a dilapidated area of Los Angeles just south of Los Angeles,
and this area is now affectionately known as "Toy Town.

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Organic pima cotton prices ranged from $1.
The website features an extensive collection of resources for businesses
in the toy industry, including:

* Daily news;
* Free email newsletters;
* Upcoming trade shows;
* International trade resources;
* Membership information; and,
* A private networking and discussion forum for members.

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Most was grown in
Texas, with limited acreage in California, New Mexico and Missouri.10
for organic upland cotton.org.

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Respondents expressed the need for more educational resources on organic
farming from local cooperative extension offices.

The mission of the Organic Trade Association is to promote and protect the
growth of organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public and
the economy.

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