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USDA National Organic Program
What is organic? Organic production is a system that is managed in accordance with the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990 (PDF) and regulations in Title 7, Part 205 of the Code of Federal Regulations to respond to site-specific conditions by integrating cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards.
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National Assocation for State Organic Programs
NASOP is a national association of state officials that provides a forum for discussing the promotion and regulation of the organic food industry. The association explores issues of administering organic programs, facilitates communication among the member\'s respective agencies, and represents common interests to other national organizations and federal agencies.
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Tilth Producers Of Washington
Tilth Producers of Washington, a chapter of Washington Tilth Association, is the premier organic farming and sustainable agriculture organization of Washington State. MISSION: Tilth Producers promotes ecologically sound, economically viable and socially equitable farming practices that improve the health of our communities and natural environment.
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Growing Washington
Growing Washington strives to continuously enrich and improve the lives of all Washingtonians by empowering communities to work together toward mutual goals and by strengthening the sense of connectedness between individuals and between diverse groups
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Growing Whatcom CSA
CSA members in Whatcom and Skagit Counties can now subscribe for our Local Choice Food Box, which allows our members to choose exactly what food they receive in their box each week.
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Bellingham Farmer\'s Market
The Bellingham Farmers\' Market supports local sustainable agriculture by connecting the public with local farmers, artisans, and other producers in an economically viable marketplace.
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Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association
The purpose of the Association is to help farmers and gardeners: grow organic food, fiber and other crops; protect the environment; recycle natural resources; increase local food production; support rural communities; and illuminate for consumers the connection between healthful food and environmentally sound farming practices.
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Northeast Organic Farming Association
NOFA is dedicated to a vision of interconnected healthy communities living in ecological balance deeply rooted in a sense of place, grounded in organic care of the land.
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Certified Associations Of B.C.
The British Columbia Organic sector strives to ensure high quality products in sufficient quantity produced under safe working conditions. Organic farmers work to nurture living, healthy soil, biological diversity, ecological harmony using sustainable practices and renewable resources including healthy animals and natural livestock socialization. The sector as a whole supports integrated, diversified farms which receive adequate farmer returns.
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National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
We were formerly known as ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, a project developed and managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT).