Created: Nov 09, 2005
Updated: Nov 09, 2005
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Irish Organic Farmers & Growers Association IOFGA

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Activities: Activist
Type: Non Governmental Organization
Scope: national
Website: www.irishorganic.ie
Main Email: iofga [at] eircom.net
Phone: (+353) 043-42495
Fax: (+353) 043-42496
Headquarters: Main Street
Newtownforbes
Co. Longford
Ireland
Local Time: Mon Jul 7 03:08:52

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IOFGA was established in 1982. It is a membership-based organisation open to all.



Its principle aims are:-



To formulate and maintain a set of standards whereby agricultural produce may be classified as organic.



To certify the produce of those who request inspection and meet those standards.



To award to such certified produce an Irish Organic Farmers and Growers Association Symbol.



To approve agricultural produce classified as organic by other bodies by awarding an Irish Organic Farmers and Growers Association Symbol.



To provide a means of contact between members.



To encourage education and research so that improved methods of organic production can be adopted.



To aid the marketing and the promotion of organic food in Ireland.

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