AWARENESS FOLDER ON ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

FAO INTER-DEPARTMENTAL
WORKING GROUP ON
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 2003

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ORGANIC AGRICULTURE FACT SHEETS

The fact sheets in this package provide an overview of the crucial connections that link organic agriculture to farmers, their traditions, their resources, their communities and the global markets with their potential for export and trade.

The fact sheets also provide insight into the many ways that organic agriculture contributes to rural livelihoods and sustainable use of natural resources.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Organic agriculture: what is it?
• Organic agriculture and community development
• Organic agriculture and food security
• Organic agriculture and the environment
• Organic agriculture and desertification
• Organic agriculture and biodiversity in food and agriculture
• Organic agriculture and nature conservation
• Organic agriculture standards
• Organic agriculture regulations
• Organic agriculture markets
• Organic horticulture markets
• Organic production of tropical and sub-tropical fruits
• Organic pest management
• Organic horticulture and post-harvest operations
• Organic grasslands
• Organic apiculture
• Organically certified non-wood forest products
• Organic fish farming