Are You An Organic Innovator?
You could be eligible to win the 2020 Organic Farming Innovation Award (OFIA)! An initiative of IFOAM - Organics International, the Rural Development Administration of South Korea, and the IFOAM Technology Innovation Platform, OFIA is awarded every three years to outstanding organic innovators. One Grand Prize and one Science Prize winner will be selected based on the criteria of impact potential, applicability, innovativeness, and relevance. Submit an online application by April 1, 2020 for consideration.
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Help Sponsor an Attendee of the 2020 Organic World Congress
In September 2020, organic stakeholders from across the globe will flock to Rennes, France for the world's largest organic gathering, the Organic World Congress (OWC). With an expected 2,000 attendees, the OWC is a unique opportunity for knowledge exchange.
But not all potential participants can afford to attend. With your help we can change that.
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IFOAM EU Emphasizes Synergies Between Organic & Agroecology
In its recent position paper on agroecology, IFOAM EU stresses the importance of synergies between agroecological and organic practices, and emphasizes that these practices have the potential to transform our current food system. They call on the EU to advocate more for agroecology and short supply chains, which make agriculture more resilient to challenges like climate change.
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FAO's High Level Panel of Experts (HLPE) Seeks E-Consultations
The FAO's Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition is requesting online consultations on the HLPE's new report "Promoting Youth Empowerment and Employment in Agriculture and Food Systems". With this consultation, HLPE invites the public to share its views on the scope and building blocks for this upcoming report.
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The Organic Academy Has a New Course for Business Professionals!
Organic businesses are in an exciting period. Strong market growth, increasing corporate interest and consumer demand present new opportunities as well as challenges. To address such topics, our Organic Academy has paired with Timeli to craft business leadership courses for companies in the sector. Our next course will be in late March. To join, please apply by March 1, 2020!
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First Regional Product (PGS) Certification Training Held in Peru
IFOAM - Organics International is pleased to announce the results of Latin America's first Mountain Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) Training of Multipliers! Held last month in Lima, Peru, the workshop helped equip members from Peru, Panama, Mexico, and Bolivia with the tools to establish successful PGS schemes for mountainous areas.
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Organic Delivers! at BIOFACH Nuremberg on February 12-15, 2020
The leading trade fair for organic food is set to welcome around 3,500 exhibitors from over 100 countries. With the addition of 2 extra halls, BIOFACH 2020 will have more room for guests and exhibitors than ever before. The congress theme 'Organic Delivers' will cast a light on the positive aspects of organic agriculture, and water will also come into focus at the special show 'All About Water'!
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The IFOAM – Organics International team is dedicated to our mission to lead change, organically. We work towards a transition to truly sustainable agriculture, value chains, and consumption in line with the principles of organic agriculture.
Your contribution matters, please support us with a donation!
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