Associations

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• Science: Agriculture: Organizations  (45)

Alberta Organic Producers Association (AOPA) - - Membership details, including guidelines and requirements, fees, and rules.

The Biodynamic Agricultural Association - - The BDAA aims to support, promote and develop the biodynamic approach to farming, gardening and forestry. Organises research and training, produces leaflets and runs a Demeter Marketplace.

California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) - - Links, news, FAQs and descriptions useful to organic buyers and growers.

Canadian Organic Growers (COG) - - A national information network for farmers, gardeners and consumers. Group promotes organic foods through national publications and events, and through memberships in local chapters.

Canberra Organic Growers Society - - Information about the society including membership details, and photograph gallery. State location: Australian Capital Territory.

Certified Organic Associations of British Columbia - - Umbrella group of local certified organic grower associations. Includes definition of organic farming, promotional resources, member associations, contact details, and certification information.

European Consortium for Organic Plant Breeding - - Links to the foundation members, status in English and German, publications and newsletter .

European Network for Scientific Research Coordination in Organic Farming - - ENOF worked with European Union (1994-1999), education and research organizations to study issues that could help organic farmers and related businesses. Includes summary of past meetings.

European Network of Organic Agriculture Students (ENOAS) - - Information about the history and aims of the association, its groups in the countries, upcoming events and list of study courses across Europe.

Florida Organic Growers - - Information about the non-profit organisation, news, and events.

Hawaii Organic Farmers Association - - Home page of HOFA, the premier organic certifier in Hawai.

IFOAM - - International Foundation for Organic Agriculture description and annotated links.

Indian Organic Certification of Agriculture - - Certification authority, with details of standards, downloadable forms, news.

International Competence Centre for Organic Agriculture (ICCOA) - - ICCOA aims at becoming a Knowledge and Learning Centre for all facets of organic agriculture in India. Information about its organisation, activities, and news.

International Society of Organic Agriculture Research (ISOFAR) - - Gives the aims, a list with the supporters and pictures from the foundation in June 2003.

Irish Organic Farmers & Growers Association - - IOFGA aims to aid the production, marketing and promotion of organic food in Irelan.

Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance - - Network of organic dairy farmers in Northeastern, U.S., promoting ethical, ecological and economically sustainable farming practices.

Northeast Organic Farming Association - - Includes links to chapters, calendar of events, and publications.

Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut - - Includes a calendar of events, membership information, and a list of farms.

Northeast Organic Farming Association of Massachusetts - - Includes membership application, news, and food guide.

Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey - - Includes a calendar of events and information for consumers and growers.

Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York, Inc - - An organization of farmers, gardeners and consumers working to promote organic in the US Northeast. Includes details of certification, links, forums.

Northeast Organic Farming Association of Rhode Island - - Includes a list of farms and a calendar of events.

Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA VT) - - The home page of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont. This is where you can find out all about the NOFA Vermon.

Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association (OEFFA) - - Coalition of farm growers in Ohio. Created to help producers switch to the new system, consumer outreach, to support standards for grower certification, share resources and monitor relevant legislation.

Oregon Biodynamics Group - - A non-profit group promoting biodynamic farming and gardening.

Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) - - Offers certification and accreditation for this type of farming.. Includes a download of regulations, newsletter and list of related links.

Organic Farming Research Foundation - - To foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming practices.

Organic Farming/Product Certification with Biological Farmers of Australia - - Organic and Bio-dynamic Certification for all categories of Organic and Bio-dynamic farming and food production.

Organic Growers Web Site - - Lists growers and supplie.

Organic (Ltd) - - A public non-profit organisation, promoting organic and sustainable agriculture in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

The Organic Materials Review Institute - - List materials approved for organic use in the USA.

Organic Trade Association - - The mission of the Organic Trade Association is to encourage global sustainability by promoting diverse organic trad.

Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) - - Swiss based coordinating group of researchers for organic agriculture in Europe. Details of research, publications, services, and training.

Soil Association - - Campaigning for organic food and farming and sustainable forestry. Document library covering organic issues.

Soil Association of Scotland - - Aims to lead and support the development of the organic food and farming sector in Scotland.

Southwest Saskatchewan OCIA Chapter #8 - - The members of this organic growers organization have listed their contact information and the past years production.

Talamanca Small Producers Association - - A cooperative in Costa Rica producing organic cacao and bananas for fair-trade. Promotes sustainable development.

Vegan Organic Network - - Association for Vegans interested in the impact of their practices on the grower. Information and newsletter on sustainable practices in farming and horticulture.

The Yorkshire Organic Centre - - Aims to lead and support the development of the organic food and farming sector in the Yorkshire and Humber region.