Associations

Organic Trade Association - Industry based group that promotes the organic business community in North America. Thei mission is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade to benefit farmers, the environment, the conomy and the public.

Web Address: http://www.ota.com/index.html

Mailing Address:

Organic Consumers Association - a consumer group organized to promote food safety, organic farming and sustainable agriculture practices. They provide consumers with information they can use to make informed choices about the foods they purchase. They address such topics as genetic engineering, irradiation, toxic sludge fertilizer, mad cow disease, and rBGH.

Web Address: http://organicconsumers.org/

Address: 6771 South Silver Hill Drive, Finland MN 55603

Organic Advocates - Canadian nonprofit group established by chefs Jamie Kennedy and Michael Stadtländer. Their mission is to raise awareness regarding the importance of organic agriculture, promote environmental responsibility and healthy living.

Web Address: http://www.organicadvocates.org/aboutus.html

Mailing Address: Box 803 Nobleton, Ontario Canada L0G 1N0

Planet Friendly - a great resource site for Canadians for environmental, peace and sustainable living information in Canada and beyond.

Web Site: http://www.planetfriendly.net/

Mailing Address: People and Planet, Box 21006, Ottawa ON, Canada K1S 5N2