Subject: CompostTea.org

From: "Lawrence F. London, Jr." <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 13:47:40 -0800

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CompostTea.org

Unified
voice for the Compost Tea Industry | Marketing opportunities for products and
services

Forum for information exchange | Research and education outreach programs |
Conferences and seminars

Press
Release
| New Compost Tea Industry Association Formed

Eugene, OR – December 23, 2002 – Leaders of the compost tea industry
recently formed the Compost Tea Industry Association (CTIA) based in Eugene,
Oregon. The membership-based CTIA, an Oregon nonprofit corporation, was created
to provide a unified voice and information exchange for this rapidly growing
industry.

Compost tea, generally defined as a liquid extract of compost, has gained acceptance
by homeowners and commercial growers around the world for its ability to stimulate
soil biological activity, improve soil structure, and enhance overall plant
health and vigor. Other reported benefits of using compost tea include reduced
fungicide and fertilizer requirements and associated cost savings.

The first known commercially available industrial-grade compost tea system was
introduced in the United States in 1997. There are now several compost tea systems
on the market with a range of features and capacities, reflecting growing demand
for these systems and the inception of a new industry.

CTIA will include manufacturers of compost tea systems, producers of compost
and vermicompost, and related laboratories, researchers, consultants, growers,
vendors and students.

CTIA will also direct the Compost Tea Education and Research Foundation (CTERF)—recently
formed to focus on research, public education and outreach. Created as a charitable
organization, the Compost Tea Education and Research Foundation will be funded
through tax-deductible donations and research or educational grants.

For
membership information contact: Cindy Salter [email-masked]

541-345-2855
| P.O. Box 71894 | Eugene, Oregon 97401