Discount Building Products - Building Material Wholesalers

National Go Organic! Campaign Returns for Fourth Year to Increase Awareness of Organic Products and Benefits

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) April 8, 2008 -- In celebration of Earth Day, more than 3,500 grocery stores in 35 states and 20 organic manufacturers are coming together for Go Organic! for Earth Day, a national campaign to increase consumer awareness of the benefits of organic food and agriculture. The initiative is a project of the Organic Trade Association (OTA), Earth Day Network and MusicMatters.

Back for its fourth year, the Go Organic! for Earth Day campaign includes special Earth Day events, promotions and free money-saving coupons available at participating retailers throughout April. Recipes, contests and a store finder to locate participating retailers, can be found on the campaign's Web site at www.OrganicEarthDay.org.

"Although organic sales are on the rise - increasing about 20 percent each year - many shoppers are still on the fence," said Caren Wilcox, executive director of OTA. "We developed this campaign to encourage the adoption of organic products into people's lives. To make it even easier to try organic, Go Organic! for Earth Day offers coupons, tips and information on organic products."

Organic products, such as foods, dietary supplements, personal care products, clothing and more are made from what is grown on organic farms. Organic farms build healthy soil and take care of the environment without using toxic, persistent, synthetic pesticides or genetically engineered seeds or growth hormones. Organic food and beverage products must all meet or exceed federal regulations for organic production.

To add some flavor to 2008, newly appointed spokesperson Chef Domenica Catelli, author of the 2007 hit cookbook, "Mom-a-licious: fresh, fast, family food for the hot mama in you!" will promote the campaign by providing consumers with organic cooking demonstrations, recipes and pantry makeover tips. Consumers can enter to win a day with Chef Catelli and receive organic groceries, a full pantry, refrigerator and freezer makeover and a cooking lesson.

"Chef Catelli's healthy, easy-going philosophy fully captures the spirit and objective of the campaign," said Michael Martin, Prez of MusicMatters. "Since she is a trusted source of information and inspiration for mothers across the nation, we believe that her creative, simple and delicious creations will encourage people to try organic products and reap their benefits."

In addition to Chef Catelli's makeover contest, the campaign also offers an all-expenses paid Bed and Breakfast Getaway sponsored by Stonyfield Farm at the Stanford Inn by the Sea overlooking the beautiful coast in Mendocino, Calif.

Furthermore, the campaign's coupon books offer more that $18 in savings and can fit easily into a purse or pocket.

"We are hopeful that the campaign creates the same amount of buzz and positive response that it has received in past years and continues to convince consumers to choose organic products," said Sean Miller, Director of Education at Earth Day Network.

Go Organic! for Earth Day is supported by leading organic manufacturers, including CLIF Bar & Co., Lifeway Foods, R.W. Knudsen Family, Santa Cruz Organic, Stonyfield Farm, Van's International Foods and Horizon Organic.

For more information on the 2008 Go Organic! for Earth Day campaign, visit www.OrganicEarthDay.org. To obtain a list of additional participating manufacturers and national grocery stores, see attached file.

MusicMatters is an experiential marketing agency whose mission is to create meaningful and educational interactions that influence individual and community behavior, inspire quantified environmental and social change and increase the awareness and sales for our partners. MusicMatters is headquartered in Minneapolis with an enthusiastic team of Brand Activists? in every major market. Visit us at www.musicmatters.net.

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for organic agriculture and products in North America. Its 1,600 members include growers, shippers, processors, certifiers, farmers' associations, distributors, importers, exporters, consultants, retailers and others. OTA's mission is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public and the economy. OTA offers several sources of information online including www.HowToGoOrganic?.com, which is especially for farms and other businesses interested in offering organic products.

Earth Day Network, www.earthday.net, seeks to grow and diversify the environmental movement worldwide, and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable planet. It pursues these goals through education, politics, cultural events, and consumer activism. Earth Day Network has a global reach with a network of more than 17,000 partners and organizations in 174 countries. More than 1 billion people participate in Earth Day activities, making it the largest secular civic event in the world.

Media Contact:

Katie Lloyd

612-573-3111

katie.lloyd @ fleishman.com

###

MORE ARTICLES:

Physically and Financially Survive DIY Home Renovation, Home Depot Discount Coupons Notwithstanding
Lest you think that home renovation will be as easy as pie, or at least easier than home building, it is actually harder than it looks The costs can be staggering, both financially and physically

Free eBook Reveals Construction Loan Trade Secrets that Can Save New Home Owners-Builders Thousands
A construction loan industry veteran with decades of experience has published a free e-book entitled "15 Things You Should Know before You Even Think about Applying for a Construction Loan." The insightful report reveals construction loan inside secrets that can help people save thousands of dollars.

The Pit-Falls of Owner/Builder Contractor Experience
You?re young and strong and have the financial means to build your own house. You have a truckload full of tools and some experience with a hammer, so you think, ?hey, I?m going to build my own house and be my own Contractor.?

Dallas Home builders- A Community Doing More Than Just Building Homes
If you are looking to buy your dream home, you may like to visit the website of a large number of home builders, all aspiring to provide you the best of services. The quality of construction, neighborhood and affordability are three parameters which you may need to consider while choosing a particular home builder in your locality.

Nationwide Custom Homes Designs and Builds Home for International Builders Show in Orlando
Designed specifically to meet the needs of the "Successful Baby Boomer", the Nationwide Custom Home impeccably blends traditional craftsman styling with the latest technological conveniences available from premier suppliers. The home is on display at the International Builders Show in Orlando, Fl. February 7th-10th Contact: Scott Rouleau for Photos and Information: 502-836-4513

Florida Custom Home Builders: How To Build Your Dream Home
Florida custom home builders offer many homeowners the chance of a lifetime: the opportunity to build their dream home Of course, like any investment on this large a scale, it is necessary to take certain steps to make sure you do it right, and to make sure the end result is really the dream home you set out to get

The Most Popular Contractors and Construction Supply Shops in the USA
There are many choices in purchasing the best construction supplies Choosing the best dealers or sellers is among the most important steps to acquire construction supplies with the highest quality

Luxury Home Builders McCrary Homes Announce Return to Austin, Texas Area Building
After a twenty year absence, McCrary Homes announces a return to Austin, Texas area home building. These new high-end homes feature the latest designs and innovative technology, classic luxury homes for the future.

Cedar Log Home Builder in Texas: Building Your Dream Home the Way it Should be
Creating any house, much more someone else's dream house requires artistry, skills and craftsmanship. A cedar log custom home builder in Texas must possess these qualities and more: he must be a modern thinker. In this century wherein functionality and utility are considered traits of beauty, a cedar log home builder must be able to fuse artistry and science in building your dream home.

Revolutionary Building Material -- Universal Foam Products Provides Consumers with New Options for Home Remodeling
Building a new home or remodeling an existing home can be very challenging, because different people enjoy different styles. Some of the popular designing styles are very difficult to create with conventional building materials; this is where Universal Foam Products comes into play.

Home Improvement Tips: Find a House Painting Contractor
Ever wondered how you can paint your home and in the process do something cool for your community There are companies out there that look for ways to serve their community while at the same time offering customer service that is competent and informed

Selecting A New Home Construction Builder Or A Remodeling Contractor
The whole point of having a new home construction builder or remodeling contractor is to ensure that you have a quality job done. To accomplish this, you need to know how to look for the right people. By knowing how to find the right people, you will have less problems and stress during the project.

Leopardo Construction Highlights 10 Solutions for Building Smarter, Offsetting Rising Construction Material Prices
In a recent white paper titled "Smart Construction," Leopardo Construction, one of the nation's premier construction companies and a recognized leader in sustainable building practices, highlights 10 economical building solutions for offsetting the skyrocketing material prices and realigning construction budgets with original expectations.

HandCrafted Homes and Builder-Partner Announce New Model Homes to be Built in Conway, SC
HandCrafted Homes, an award-winning custom modular homebuilder based in Henderson, N.C., has partnered with Coastal Land Construction to build two model homes in Conway, S.C., to be completed by mid-October, 2006, as part of the new Country Manor Estates community.

New Construction Strategies Radio Network and the Contractors Side Launch New Channel for 75,000 Contractors
New Construction Strategies Radio Network (NCSR), a joint venture of Garrison Associates and Jackstreet Media, reached agreement with The Contractors Side to make NCSR programming available to its community of 75,000 construction contractors and subcontractors. The ContractorsSide.com is a popular resource to help contractors protect and defend themselves against some of the traditional risks in the construction business. The new channel will bring contractors the knowledge and insights they need anticipate and avoid many of the problems that often lead to large financial losses.