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These pages are a source of information for developing Organic sectors. 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 the 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:
 
UNEP-UNCTAD CBTF Study: Best Practices For Organic Policy

IFOAM's Building Sustainable Organic Sectors

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/ misconceptionsand 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. Comments or suggestions contact the Platform Coordinator

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IFOAM's Building Sustainable Organic Sectors

Development of a Regional Organic Agriculture Standard In East Africa 2005-2007 Public Report

IFAD Thematic Evaluation on Organic Agriculture and Poverty Reduction in Asia: China and India Focus

IFAD Thematic Evaluation: The Adoption of Organic Agriculture Among Small Farmers in Latin America and the Caribbean 2003


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