Morgan Hill, California
January, 2001

Sakata Seed America, Inc. is pleased to announce the official launch of its new web site, www.sakata.com. The new Sakata web site features a variety of benefits to customers including general company information, on-line vegetable and flower seed catalogs, news and events, distributor contact information with links, frequently asked questions and seed availability.

The "About Us" section of the web site provides a brief description about Sakata Seed America, Inc. and includes Sakata World Wide information with links to Sakata Seed Corporation in Japan, Sakata Europe and Sakata Mexico. Visitors to the web site can also view Employment Opportunities, Human Resources Philosophy, and submit their resumes on-line.

The new web site features an on-line catalog where visitors can browse through Sakata’s Vegetables, Oriental Vegetables, Bedding, Cut flower and Vegetative seed varieties. Upon selecting a flower or vegetable seed variety, a description of that variety with cultural details is displayed along with seed availability.

Visitors can also view current news by reviewing current articles, Press Releases relating to Sakata and check for upcoming events. The web site also enables users to locate a Sakata distributor in their area and review frequently asked questions.

Sakata Seed America, Inc., a subsidiary of Sakata Seed Corporation is located in Morgan Hill, California. Involved in agriculture for over 85 years, Sakata helps grower’s worldwide benefit through its research of improved plant varieties. The company provides high quality flower and vegetable seed. For additional information on Sakata’s products, services, or dealers, please visit our web site at www.sakata.com or call (408) 778-7758.

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