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Organic Farming Organic Land Care Practices Organic Certification in Hawaii

HOFA IS AN ACCREDITED THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION AGENCY BY THE 

USDA'S NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM

Photo courtesy of MA'O Organic Farm

Why Get Certified Organic with HOFA?


For Farmers:

• Affordable Certification - trained inspectors from Hawaii, familiar with our special growing conditions and not needing mainland air fares, to certify your farm.

• Use of the HOFA Trademark - guarantee to the consumer that your produce bearing the HOFA sticker or label is organically grown in accordance with Certification Guidelines and Standards specific to Hawaii and as required by federal law. Use of trademark is granted only to producers who Certified Organic by HOFA.


�For Consumers:

• Choice at the Market - more, better, and reasonably priced locally grown, organic produce at the Supermarket, as well as the Natural Food Store. Your support as an Associate Member will help finance campaigns to promote consumer awareness and bring more organics to the market, assuring a choice all Hawaii deserves.

• A Cleaner Environment - fewer chemicals in our food, soil, air, and water as an increasing benefit from supporting the organic movement.



For All:

• Workshops and Field Days - organic method demonstrations and "hands-on" classes offered on all the islands.
• Newsletters and Notices - Available to ALL members and provides educational networking on the state's organic movement, legislative updates, market trends, reports on the latest issues affecting tropical organic agriculture, and a classified section.
• Alliance Building - supporting organics through HOFA to create a stronger voice together with other agricultural, educational, and environmental groups.
• Co-operative Ventures - to implement sustainable practices in Hawaii.
• Access to HOFA's Database - A list of certified farms and farms claiming a small farm exemption is available to all members free of charge. Please feel free to phone or email the office and we will provide the information you request. 

The Hawaii Organic Products Directory is available on-line. It includes organic farms, retailers, organic suppliers as well as local and national contact information of interest. The directory is available on-line for free, or at our Hilo office for $4, or we would be happy to mail you a printed copy for $6.00 by phone or check sent to:

Hawaii Organic Farmers Association PO Box 6863 Hilo HI 96720. Postage is included  for US orders. 

Please note: the directory may take some time to download, pleasebe patient.  Mahalo!