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Another bit of information that I received today:

OFPANA, the Organic Foods Production Association of North America, is the
leading national trade association representing the organic food industry. 
Its members include growers, shippers, processors, certifiers, farmers,
associations, distributors, and retailers.

Founded in 1985, OFPANA works to promote organic products in the marketplace
and to protect the integrity of organic standards.

OFPANA
PO Box 1078
Greenfield, MA 01302
413-774-7511 or FAX 413-774-6432

Also:	Starting in 1995, all food products labeled organic must be in
compliance witht he U.S. organic law.  Certification is the public's
guarantee that products have been grown and handled according to strict
procedures without toxic chemical inputs.  Farmers and processor alike must
keep detailed records.  All practices and procedures are annually inspected
by a third-party certifier.  All farmers and handlers are required to
maintain organix management plans.  No prohibited substances are applied to
the land on which organic food is grown for at least three years.

Finally, Co-Opportunity is located at 1530 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-451-8902 or FAX 310-458-6485


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