International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements

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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