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www.ifoam.org |
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements' mission is leading, uniting and assisting the organic movement in its full diversity. A grassroots organization currently uniting 750 member organizations in 108 countries whose goal is the worldwide adoption of ecologically, socially and economically sound systems that are based on the principles of Organic Agriculture. |
www.biodynamics.com |
Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association. Biodynamic agriculture is the oldest, non-chemical agricultural movement and pre-dates organic agriculture by some twenty years. Biodynamic farming and gardening does more than avoid chemicals; it seeks to work actively with the health-giving forces of nature. Farms and wineries, among others, may be certified Biodynamic by the Demeter USA Association, a national, independent, non-profit corporation. News, book list, info. |
www.rodaleinstitute.org |
Rodale Institute- nonprofit that creates global solutions from the ground up. Our soil scientists and a cooperating network of researchers have documented that organic farming techniques offer the best solution to global warming and famine. We were founded in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, in 1947 by organic pioneer J.I. Rodale. Our Farming Systems Trial®, the longest-running U.S. study comparing organic and conventional farming techniques, and is the basis for our practical training to thousands of farmers in Africa, Asia and the Americas. |
www.ocia.org |
Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA International) is a nonprofit, member-owned, organic certification organization and an accredited world leader in the certified organic industry. OCIA provides certification services to thousands of organic farmers, processors and handlers from over 20 countries in North, Central and South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. |
www.naturland.de |
Naturland promotes organic agriculture the world over and its 50,000 members make it one of the major organic farming associations. Naturland’s farmers and processors work to the highest organic standards, which are even more stringent than those of the German national eco label, Bio-Siegel. Naturland is involved in much more than the production of foodstuffs, venturing, for example, into the areas of organic forestry management, textiles and cosmetics. |
| Organic Associations/Organizations- U.S.: | |
www.ota.com |
Organic Trade Association (OTA) a membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America. OTA’s mission is to promote and protect organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public, and the economy. |
organicconsumers.org |
Organic Consumers Association is an online and grassroots non-profit public interest (consumer) organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics. *** |
www.ams.usda.gov |
National Organic Program develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products. The NOP also accredits the certifying agents (foreign and domestic) who inspect organic production and handling operations to certify that they meet USDA standards. |
www.rodaleinstitute.org |
Rodale Institute- nonprofit that creates global solutions from the ground up. Our soil scientists and a cooperating network of researchers have documented that organic farming techniques offer the best solution to global warming and famine. We were founded in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, in 1947 by organic pioneer J.I. Rodale. Our Farming Systems Trial®, the longest-running U.S. study comparing organic and conventional farming techniques, and is the basis for our practical training to thousands of farmers in Africa, Asia and the Americas. |
www.organic.org |
Organic.org's mission is to educate people on the benefits of organic agriculture, food and products. Product reviews. |
www.organicexchange.org |
Organic Exchange is a non profit committed to expanding organic agriculture, with a specific focus on increasing the production and use of organically grown fibers such as cotton. |
nofany.org |
Northeast Organic Farming Association a non-profit organization of consumers, gardeners and farmers creating a sustainable regional food system which is ecologically sound and economically viable. Good events list for NE States. |
www.organic-center.org |
Organic Center's mission is to generate credible, peer reviewed scientific information and communicate the verifiable benefits of organic farming and products to society. |
ofrf.org |
Organic Farming Research Foundation's mission is to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems. |
www.omri.org |
Organic Materials Review Institute, a nonprofit org, provides organic certifiers, growers, manufacturers, and suppliers an independent review of products intended for use in certified organic production, handling, and processing. |
| Organic Blogs: | |
www.sustain360.org |
Sustain360- online community focused on sustainable agriculture, lifestyle, parenting and more. |
| Organic Data/Info: | |
www.ams.usda.gov |
National Organic Program of the USDA. Information, data, links. |
www.theorganicreport.com |
O'Mama Report. Organic information and Inspiration for woman. Content for the site comes from the Organic Trade Association. |
rodaleinstitute.org |
Rodale Institute; research comparing organic and non-organic farming in the United States, welcomes farmers to use their free online tools. Understanding how to create healthy soil to make healthy food to foster healthy people has been the goal of the Rodale Institute's research since it's inception in 1947. *** |
www.theorganicpages.com |
Organic Pages Online by the Organic Trade Association provides users with a quick, easy way to find certified organic products, producers, ingredients, supplies and services offered by OTA members, as well as items of interest to the entire organic community. |
www.organicfooddatabase.net |
Organic Food Database. Information on organic food products sold in stores such as juices, breads, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. We also have listings of organically grown produce from organic farms and organic restaurants. |
www.organicaginfo.org |
Organic Agriculture Information website. Current, accurate, scientifically-based or practically validated information about organic agriculture. *** |
www.consumersunion.org |
Consumers Union is working to preserve the integrity of the organic label and opposes any efforts to weaken organic standards. Issues. News. Lots of good info. *** |
orgprints.org |
Quality Low Input Food. Organic food quality – axioms and ambiguities, Informational Poster. PDF. |
www.rodaleinstitute.org |
Organic Price Report. Find how much of a premium you should be charging for your organic grains and produce? Rodale Institute developed in partnership with the USDA Risk Management Agency. |
| "Yard trimmings and food residuals together constitute 24 percent of the U.S. municipal solid waste stream." www.epa.gov |
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www.localharvest.org. |
Local Harvest. Find an organic farm near your home. Find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area. |
ofrf.org |
Organic Farming Research Foundation's integrated strategy of grantmaking, policy, education and networking initiatives supports organic farmers’ immediate information needs while moving the public and policymakers toward greater investment in organic farming systems. " |
| Organic News: | |
www.sciencedaily.com |
ScienceDaily- top science news stories from the world’s leading universities and research organizations. Organic Agriculture News. |
www.rodaleinstitute.org |
Rodale's New Farm- farmer-to-farmer resources, articles and personal stories that explain how to make regenerative farming profitable and build supportive communities. Organic News. *** |
www.beyondorganic.com |
Beyond Organic radio show is a unique environmental radio and multimedia program, addressing issues of organic food and farming and social and environmental sustainability. |
www.organic-center.org |
Organic Center's reports and studies posted here. |
Organic Produce Choices... link... |
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| Organic Reports: | |
henrysfarm.com |
”Organic Matters” By Henry Brockman (Excerpt) *** A must read ! |
www.organic-center.org |
"Review: New Evidence Confirms the Nutritional Superiority of Plant-Based Organic Foods" Organic Center. A comprehensive review of 97 published studies. PDF. *** |
www.plosone.org |
Fruit and Soil Quality of Organic and Conventional Strawberry Agroecosystems Washington State University. Tested differences in fruit and soil quality of strawberries grown on 13 conventional and 13 directly adjacent organic fields over a two year period. Their findings show that the organic strawberry farms produced higher quality fruit and that their higher quality soils may have greater microbial functional capability and resilience to stress. The conclusion is organic strawberries are healthier, tastier, and better for the soil than conventional strawberries. 2010. |
www.i-sis.org.uk |
"Organic Farms Make Healthy Plants Make Healthy People: Organic foods are richer in minerals and vitamins and relatively free from harmful chemicals and additives" Institute of Science in Society. 2006. |
www.blackwell-synergy.com |
"The effects of organic agriculture on biodiversity and abundance: a meta-analysis" Department of Ecology and Crop Production Science, Section for Landscape Ecology, Sweden. Journal of Applied Ecology 2005. |
www.blackwell-synergy.com |
"Pest damage and arthropod community structure in organic vs. conventional tomato production in California "Department of Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz,Journal of Applied Ecology 2001. PDF. |
www.consumersunion.org |
Consumer's Union- Toxicity Index. Impact of EPA's Tolerance Decisions on Dietary Risk (Toxicity Index) for Risk-Driving Pesticide/Food Combinations in Domestic Samples. PDF. |
journals.cambridge.org |
"Nutritional quality of organic food: shades of grey or shades of green?" Christine M. Williams Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition, School of Food Biosciences, University of Reading. 2002. |
orgprints.org |
Quality Low Input Food. Food quality between organic and conventional products. *** |
www.agronomy-journal.org |
Nutritional quality and safety of organic food. (2010) A review. French Agency for Food Safety -- up-to-date exhaustive and critical evaluation of the nutritional and sanitary quality of organic food. This review is based on the AFSSA report issued and recently published studies. The major points are: 1/ organic plant products contain more dry matter and minerals (Fe, Mg); and contain more anti-oxidant micronutrients such as phenols and salicylic acid, 2/ organic animal products contain more polyunsaturated fatty acids, 3/ data on carbohydrate, protein and vitamin levels are insufficiently documented, 4/ 94–100% of organic food does not contain any pesticide residues, 5/ organic vegetables contain far less nitrates, about 50% less; and 6/ organic cereals contain overall similar levels of mycotoxins as conventional ones. |
www.soilassociation.org |
"Organic farming, food quality and, human health, A Review of the Evidence" Ninety-nine papers claiming or claimed to make a direct comparison of organically and non-organically grown crops were found and reviewed. Brief summaries and explanations of validity assessments are given in appendix. Soil Association PDF. |
Sustainable Agriculture: see food page... |
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| Volunteer Opportunities: | |
www.organicvolunteers.com |
WWOOF. World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms is a cultural exchange. We gather a list of sustainable farms, projects, and organizations that invite volunteers to help out. People interested in experiencing a sustainable lifestyle use our list to make contact with hosts and setup visits. Hosts and volunteers work out the details of their own arrangements. |
| All those fruits and vegetables "in the grocery store, which were picked unripe in order to survive their cross-country journey, have much lower nutrient levels than fruit allowed to ripen on the vine. Small, local farmers selling directly to the public, can let their tomatoes and melons ripen up on the vines. The plants continue to pump the fruit full of vitamins and minerals, as well as cancer-fighting lycopenes, right up to the time when they are supposed to be picked— when they are at their peak of maturity, nutrition, and flavor. ”Organic Matters” By Henry Brockman henrysfarm.com |
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Differences in nutritional content between organic and conventional vegetables.
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