Below are links to organizations that can provide all types of information about the organic and natural food industry.
United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA).
This site offers a lot of useful information about
food nutrition, safety and technology.
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?navtype=SU&navid=FOOD_NUTRITION
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) Trade
Association
The CCOF Trade Association actively works to expand the
organic marketplace you depend on. They build consumer demand and public
support for organic products through organic education, public relations and
marketing assistance.
http://www.ccof.org/
Organic Trade Association
(OTA)
Is a membership-based business association that focuses on the organic
business community in North America. OTA's
mission is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade to benefit the
environment, farmers, the public and the economy.
http://www.ota.com
The Organic Consumers
Association (OCA)
Is a public interest organization dedicated to promoting
health justice and sustainability. A central focus on the OCA is building a
healthy, equitable, and sustainable system of food production and consumption.
We are a global clearinghouse for information and grassroots technical
assistance.
http://www.organicconsumers.org