USDA (United States Department of Agriculture): The USDA provides standards for organic labelling, certification, and regulation in the U.S. through their National Organic Program (NOP). Website: USDA Organic
EFSA (European Food Safety Authority): The EFSA provides information on food safety and includes guidelines on organic food production and standards within Europe. Website: EFSA – Organic Farming
2. Certification Organizations
Organic Trade Association (OTA): A leading business association for the organic industry in the U.S., OTA offers resources on market trends, certification processes, and policy issues surrounding organic food. Website: Organic Trade Association
Soil Association: Based in the UK, this organisation offers organic certification and information on how organic food contributes to sustainability and health. Website: Soil Association
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM): IFOAM provides global standards and advocacy for organic agriculture and its role in environmental and social sustainability. Website: IFOAM
3. Nonprofit Organizations
Environmental Working Group (EWG): EWG provides research and consumer guides on organic food, including the well-known “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” lists, which highlight pesticide residues in non-organic food. Website: EWG
Rodale Institute: One of the pioneers in organic farming research, this nonprofit organisation provides research-based insights on organic farming practices and the benefits of organic food. Website: Rodale Institute
4. Academic Journals & Research Institutes
Journal of Organic Systems: An academic journal dedicated to organic farming and sustainability research. It provides studies on organic agricultural practices and their environmental, social, and health impacts. Website: Journal of Organic Systems
Food Research International: A peer-reviewed journal publishing research articles on food quality, including organic food and agriculture. Website: Food Research International
5. Books & Guides
“The Organic Farming Manual” by Ann Larkin Hansen: A comprehensive guide to starting and managing an organic farm, covering everything from soil health to pest control.
“The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan: While not exclusively about organic food, this book explores food systems, including organic and industrial agriculture.
The Spruce Eats (Organic Food Section): A well-rounded resource for understanding the different aspects of organic food, from nutrition to the environmental impact of organic farming. Website: The Spruce Eats – Organic Food
7. Documentaries & Media
“Food, Inc.”: A documentary that critiques industrial agriculture and highlights organic farming as a more sustainable option.
“The Biggest Little Farm”: A documentary following the journey of a couple who start their own organic farm, showing both the challenges and rewards of organic farming.
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8. Sustainability & Environmental Websites
World Wildlife Fund (WWF): WWF offers insights into how organic agriculture benefits biodiversity and reduces environmental harm. Website: WWF – Organic Agriculture
Greenpeace: This global environmental organization provides information on organic food’s role in reducing pesticide use and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Website: Greenpeace – Sustainable Agriculture
