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These pages are a source of information for the development and growth of Organic Agriculture. They represent the cumulative knowledge and experience of IFOAM, the umbrella organization for Organic Agriculture, and are a community resource designed to represent and serve global organic movements.

These web
pages provide comprehensive information for everyone from grassroots organizers engaged in advocacy to trainers and smallholders (training platform). They are also full of recommendations and options for successful growth through networking, strategic relations, and partnerships.

The layout and content of these pages is based primarily on two documents published in 2008 which are available for free download:

IFOAM's Building Sustainable Organic Sectors

The UNEP-UNCTAD
CBTF Study:
Best Practices For Organic Policy

Searching these pages you can learn more about the history of Organic Agriculture, the  pioneers of organic, lessons learned through case studies and research from all around the world.  You will also find information on the whole process of developing organic sectors, from policy making to market development.

These pages address common criticisms/ misconceptions and offer arguments in favor of organic through the work of IFOAM and global organic movements.

Read the official Definition of Organic Agriculture

Read IFOAM's Principles of Organic Agriculture






IFOAM is constantly updating the information on this website. Please contact the
Platform Coordinator with your comments or suggestions.

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IFOAM Study:
Building Sustainable Organic Sectors

CBTF Study:
Best Practices for Organic Policy

Public Report:
Development of a Regional Organic Standard in East Africa

IFAD Thematic Evaluation:
OA and Poverty Reduction in Asia: China and India Focus

IFAD Thematic Evaluation: Adoption of OA among Small Farmers in Latin America and the Caribbean


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Building Sustainable Organic Sectors
Best Practices for Organic Policy
Development of a Regional Organic Agriculture Standard In East Africa 2005-2007 Public Report
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