Entrants will be asked to write between 50 to 150 words on why they would
like a new easy-to-use Snapper lawn mower. Entries will be judged on: 1)
creativity, 2) desire , and 3) persuasiveness. One 40 lb. And
while our natural fertilizers are time releasing nourishment to the lawn over
an extended period of time, they are also restoring the tilth of the soil. Microbes and earthworms are fed and can reproduce in abundant
numbers to help further aerate the soil and help it resist disease.

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Both actively promote sustainable food production techniques and both
see their relationship with Organic-Gro as a natural fit. For information visit
http://www.

I have small children and pets, is Organic-Gro safe to use around them?

YES. The earth and the things that grow in it have a
natural system design, which works out best when it is fed naturally.

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"This project not only makes sense from a business standpoint, it also
demonstrates our commitment to environmental stewardship," said Mark Simmons,
chairman of Simmons Foods.organic -gro.

FAQs

What different products do you currently offer?

ORGANIC-GRO 8-2-4 All Natural Fertilizer for Lawn + Turf is sold in 40 lb .

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The first 500 entries will receive a Snapper baseball cap.newscom. "This
new relationship provides another outlet for these important nutrients, which
are environmentally safe when properly applied. They contain NO synthetic chemicals,
no pathogens or bacteria. Our products are free of synthetic chemicals. Improved
tilth, or soil texture, also means air is better able to reach the root zone
aiding growth.

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For your initial application we suggest doubling up coverage to cover
4 ,000 square feet. First, let's address that there is
a time and a place for the use of chemical fertilizers . Chemicals feed the plants only.

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Organic-Gro's patented manufacturing process provides a sustainable use
for poultry litter, finding a unique way to make a locally-available raw
fertilizer into a user-friendly consumer product which can be used in any
climate. The products ' poultry
litter base has been modified at the molecular level processed through three
sterilization stages including being cooked at high temperatures.

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Snapper
introduced the industry's first self -propelled rotary mower in 1951 and was an
innovator of the rear engine riding mower. Organic-Gro offers an all natural alternative to the synthetic
chemical fertilizers often used on private and public lawns, which can carry a
host of use restrictions. "It's another way we can add value to one of the
byproducts of our business, while reducing excess litter supplies that cannot
be land applied locally.

What is Organic-Gro derived from?
The base ingredient is raw poultry litter. As we've noted, this relationship provides another outlet for
poultry litter, which is an excellent organic fertilizer.

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Favre to Pick Grand Prize Winner
Favre wants others to see how fun and easy it is to mow with a Snapper, so
he'll pick the grand-prize winner in Snapper 's "It's That Easy" Mowing Contest
this spring. Residents of the continental U. However, chemicals
are synthetic sources of nutrients, which feed plants.

Do you expect this business to grow? Will additional production be added?

We believe there's great potential for this product , given consumers'
growing interest in natural fertilizers.

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Win Brett Favre's Favorite Mower

who are 18
years of age or older are eligible to enter and win. Recycling Poultry Litter into Environmentally-Preferred Lawn Care Products

- Organic-Gro(TM) fertilizers are made from natural poultry litter processed
into effective and safe fertilizer products for lawns, gardens , trees and
plants -

FRAMINGHAM, Mass."
Along with Regenerated Resources, both Tyson and Simmons consider good
stewardship of the land and the natural environment to be among their core
values. and 6 lb.
bags.

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S.com beginning March 15, 2005 . The company is currently tooling its
state-of-the-art production facility with high-speed, high -process control and
close-tolerance technology to permit the processing of 60,000 tons of
Organic -Gro fertilizers annually.

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The grand-prize winner will receive his or her choice of a new Snapper
Zero Turn XL (Model HZT21480BV), or a Snapper high performance yard tractor
(Model YT22500), and a Brett Favre autographed jersey. Our products are ALL NATURAL. The end
result is a safe, mildly -earthy smelling product, which contains absolutely no
synthetic chemicals.

Are organics / natural products as good as chemicals?
Yes, in many respects they are better.
Organic-Gro feeds the soil and lets the soil and the soil's natural
caretakers, microbes and earthworms, feed the plant.

Do they work like chemical fertilizers?
No.) We blend these with other natural ingredients
and create a pathogen free* slow-nutrient-release fertilizer that can make
anyone look like they were born with a green thumb!

Fecal Coliform MPN Salmonella (MPN)
(Confirmed)
Cfu/g
58751 8-2-4 < 1 < 1
58752 4-6-4 < 1 < 1
Method Reference:
Standard Methods for the Analysis of Water and Wastewater, 20th Ed.

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Snapper Lawn Mowers Launches 'It's That Easy' Mowing Contest

MCDONOUGH, Ga.
Now, fellow mowing enthusiasts across America have the opportunity to win a
Snapper mower just like Brett's. "It's something I can look back on at the end of the day and
be proud of .
Five runners-up will receive a new Snapper 21" walk-behind self-propelled
mulching mower (Model RP216518KWV) and a Brett Favre autographed photo.

Organic-Gro Joins Forces with Tyson and Simmons

It can even be spread on your lawn or garden by hand.

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"People find it hard to believe that I mow my own lawn, but I love doing
it," Favre says.
"Poultry litter has been used as a fertilizer in agriculture for decades
since it contains organic nutrients that are beneficial for crops and forage,"
John Tyson, chairman and chief executive officer of Tyson Foods, said. bags as well as convenient 25 lb. It was specially formulated for maximum yields in your flower and
vegetable gardens. The special
patented process we use ties up the nutrients making them slowly available to
plants, so they can't release too much at any one time and harm your turf when
applied as directed. Dramatic green -up will be apparent after about seven days. 1998

What is Tyson's / Simmons investment in this venture? Does Tyson / Simmons
have any ownership of the plant?

We (Tyson/Simmons ) have invested an undisclosed amount of money in this
project.

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ORGANIC-GRO 4-6 -4 All Natural Fertilizer for Flowers and Vegetables is a
product that is also in 40 lb. Our natural fertilizers release small amounts of nutrients
immediately to feed the plant, and release the balance over an extended period
of time.

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Winners will
be announced by May 31, 2005. Snapper is a
division of Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.
(Logo: http://www. 1998

How do I apply Organic -Gro?
You can use whatever fertilizer spreader you currently own or you can
broadcast it with your bare hands. We can tell you that 600 chicken houses can produce 60,000 tons of
litter annually and there are more than 600 houses in the northwest Arkansas,
southwest Missouri and northeast Oklahoma region.

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Simplicity Manufacturing is part of
the Briggs + Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

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You can feel safe using them anywhere, indoors or
outdoors, and children and pets can play in your yard while you are applying
the product without fear of harmful side effects.

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, Anyone who follows the career of
quarterback Brett Favre knows that when he's not playing football, the three-
time most valuable player loves to kick back and mow his lawn in Mississippi. "My Snapper Zero
Turn mower allows me to maneuver around obstacles and makes mowing so much
easier. bag covers 8,000 square
feet . We add hydrolyzed feathermeal,
volcano phosphate rock, and potash.

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Fecal Coliform MPN Salmonella (MPN)
(Confirmed)
Cfu/g
58751 8-2-4 < 1 < 1
58752 4-6-4 < 1 < 1
Method Reference:
Standard Methods for the Analysis of Water and Wastewater, 20th Ed.

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bags.
ORGANIC-GRO 4-6-4 All Natural Fertilizer for Indoor and Container Plants
comes conveniently packaged in 1-1/2 lb.

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, Regenerated Resources LLC
(Framingham, MA), makers of Organic-Gro all natural fertilizer, announced it
has joined forces with poultry-industry leaders Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN)
Springdale, AR, and Simmons Foods (Siloam Springs , AR) to convert tons of
poultry litter into environmentally-preferred consumer and commercial
fertilizer products. Organic-Gro products are user-friendly and provide a natural
nutrient supplement to lawns , gardens, trees and plants. Don't worry if you get a little carried away or drop the
bag, a heavy application in one area or even all over your yard is not going
to harm anything. While you see immediate results with
chemicals, say two to three days for green up, they do nothing to improve the
soil itself.

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Favre believes the key to hassle-free mowing is having the right
equipment. "The right mower means everything," Favre says. They simplify lawn
and garden care with fewer applications required during the year. zip-lock bags. (We also add molasses to our Organic-Gro
Indoor + Container Plant food.

What percentage of Tyson's / Simmons overall litter production will be
used for the project?

This project will use some, but certainly not all available litter
supplies.

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Snapper traces its roots back to 1894 as Southern Saw Works.
Organic-Gro products will be available nationally at Lowe's. If it does , it's possible more
production will be added.

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To enter the Snapper
"It's That Easy" Mowing Contest or to view a complete set of rules, visit
http://www. Today, Snapper manufactures
premium lawn care and snow removal equipment for both residential and
commercial customers including walk-behind mowers, rear engine riders,
tractors, zero turn riders, commercial mowers, snowthrowing equipment ,
tillers, utility vehicles, generators and pressure washers."
Regenerated Resources LLC is the life's work of third-generation Arkansas
poultry farmer Buddy Black. Natural fertilizers
are a source of nutrients, which feed plants, in addition to beneficial
microbes and earthworms.
Soil becomes less compacted making it easier for roots to spread.

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The contest begins March 15, 2005 , and ends April 30, 2005.snapper.
As Organic-Gro CEO Rich Aleo explains, "We see our products as catalysts
for change as consumers seek environmentally balanced solutions in all aspects
of their lives. Organic-Gro
products will also be available at Do-It-Best Hardware, Commerce Corporation
(serving nursery and landscaping pros), as well as through wholesale
distribution to the golf and government segments.com . You will see a dramatic green up in seven to ten days and it will last
for ten to twelve weeks, with just one application. Set your spreader to the appropriate
setting for your type of spreader (many spreader types and their settings are
listed on the back of the Organic -Gro bag). Your pets and your children can play in the area even as
you are applying Organic-Gro.