International Federation Of Organic Agriculture Movements
The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) is the worldwide umbrella organization for the organic agriculture movement, uniting more than 750 member organizations in 108 countries. It declares its mission to be as follows:
"IFOAM's mission is leading, uniting and assisting the organic movement in its full diversity. Our goal is the worldwide adoption of ecologically, socially and economically sound systems that are based on the principles of Organic Agriculture."Among its wide range of activities, IFOAM maintains an organic farming standard, and an organic accreditation and certification service.
| International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IFOAM |
| Formation | 1972 |
| Type | NGO |
| Headquarters | Bonn, Germany |
| Region served | Global |
| Membership | 710 members |
| Official languages | English |
| Main organ | General Assembly |
| Website | www.ifoam.org |
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