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 information in this section is drawn primarily from two documents published in 2008 which are available on our webshop:

IFOAM's Building Sustainable Organic Sectors
in English and Spanish.

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.