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Wild Oats Supports Family Farms and FARM AID 2005
Wild Oats Supports Family Farms and FARM AID 2005
Published 09-16-05
Submitted by Wild Oats Markets, Inc.
As a proud supporter of locally grown produce, family farms and the environment, Wild Oats will be providing natural and organic food to feed the artists and media during this all-day music event. In addition, Wild Oats will be giving away five pairs of lawn tickets for the FARM AID concert at each of its Chicagoland area stores in Hinsdale and Evanston. Customers can enter to win the tickets at Wild Oats stores. Wild Oats will also be sampling Wild Oats Organic Thompson Raisins at FARM AID's Organic World Expo.
"We're thrilled to support an influential and progressive organization like Farm Aid," said Perry Odak, President and CEO of Wild Oats Markets. "Wild Oats has always been an advocate of family farms, local communities and the environment, so partnering with FARM AID is a perfect fit for our organization."
The mission of FARM AID is to keep family farmers on their land. FARM AID's goal is to bring together family farmers and citizens to restore family farm-centered agriculture. Family farmers ensure safe, healthful food, protect natural resources, and strengthen local economies.
Wild Oats promotes health and well-being among customers, employees, local communities and the environment. Season to season, local growers and regional farms provide Wild Oats stores with the widest variety of the highest quality produce from which to choose. The heart of Wild Oats stores is a vast selection of organic produce, grown using methods that work with nature and strive to protect the soil for our future. The organic food, sustainable seafood, environmentally friendly household cleaning products as well as most other items Wild Oats sells help protect and preserve our environment for future generations.
Community giving and involvement is an integral part of Wild Oats' culture. Wild Oats contributes to communities through several initiatives: in-kind or general donations, the Wooden Nickel Program and food donations. Wild Oats is also a strong supporter of Fair Trade products, helping family farmers in developing countries receive a fair price for their products.
About FARM AID
Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp organized the first Farm Aid concert in 1985 to raise awareness about the loss of family farms and to raise funds to keep farm families on their land. Dave Matthews joined the Farm Aid Board of Directors in 2001. Farm Aid has raised more than $27 million to promote a strong and resilient family farm system of agriculture. Through public education and direct grants, Farm Aid supports national, regional and local efforts to build and strengthen family farm food production.
About Wild Oats
Wild Oats Markets, Inc. is a nationwide chain of natural and organic foods markets in the U.S. and Canada. With annual sales of more than $1 billion, the Company operates 112 natural foods stores in 24 states and British Columbia, Canada. The Company's markets include: Wild Oats Natural Marketplace, Henry's Farmers Market, Sun Harvest and Capers Community Markets. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.wildoats.com.
Wild Oats Markets, Inc.
Wild Oats Markets, Inc.
History: Wild Oats Markets, Inc. started in Boulder, Colorado in 1987 with the purchase of a single natural foods store. The concept grew store by store into the nation's second largest natural and organic foods supermarket chain, with a family of 109 stores in 24 states and British Columbia, and annual sales of more than $1.1 billion. Philosophy: Wild Oats stands on a commitment to provide customers with the best selection of natural foods and health care products in a friendly, informative setting. Wild Oats strives to be a proactive member of its community, contributing to the lives of our customers, the communities we do business in and our staff. Wild Oats supports the local economy as much as possible by offering locally produced and manufactured products, including organic and locally grown produce. Wild Oats also supports the community by actively giving back through organized events and philanthropic giving. The company founded 5% Days, a program that earmarks 5% of the day's pretax sales to a selected non-profit organization.
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