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Organic Practices University of Florida | Other University and Government Sites | Selected Other Sites Florida's Citrus Industry Uses Sustainable Production Practices - "Florida's citrus industry 103 million trees on 853,742 acres produced 117,780 tons of fruit during the 1993-94 season, totaling $7 billion toward Florida's economy, according to University of Florida agricultural economists...." Organic Production and Marketing Newsletter - Jim Ferguson
Other University and Government Sites National Organic Program - "Welcome to the NOP. Our mission is to develop and implement national standards that govern the marketing of agricultural products as organically produced, to facilitate commerce in fresh and processed food that is organically produced, and ensure consumers that such products meet consistent standards...." New Department of Citrus Rules for Organics National Agriculture Library - The Alternative Farming Systems Information Center USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service - This newsletter contains reports on organics from around the world gleaned from U.S. attaché reports, trips made by FAS staff, and other sources. The newsletter also covers items of interest about the U.S. national organic program and the domestic organic industry. Organic Farming Compliance Handbook - A Resource Guide for Western Region Agricultural Professionals. Funded by the Western Region USDA SARE program, University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, Organic Materials Review Institute, Washington State University Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources, and New Mexico State University.
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements - IFOAM's mission is leading, uniting, and assisting the organic movement. Organic Trade Association - The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is a membership based business association representing the organic industry in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Certified Organic Food - Provides a network of farmers gardeners, consumers, and industry professionals working together to bring organic food to the world. Organic Ag Info - Production information, economic data, research results, farmer anecdotes, certification information, and transition strategies. Organic Materials Revue Institute - Publishes generic and brand name information of products allowed and not allowed for production, processing and handling of organic foods. Organic Trade Association - Represents members in Canada, U.S., and Mexico Certified Naturally Grown - The Certified Naturally Grown™ label is available to farms primarily distributing Locally or Directly, through Farmer's Markets, Farm Stands, Community Supported Agriculture projects, local restaurants, coops, small grocery stores or through other sales channels such as the internet. Sustainable Agriculture Network - The communications and outreach arm of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. Sustainable Agriculture Working Groups - Information and updates on the five regional and state SWAGs.
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