IOFGA is the largest organic association in Ireland. It operates an Organic inspection and certification scheme. Approved applicants are licensed to use the IOFGA Symbol under contract, which is renewed on an annual basis.
IOFGA is a voluntary organization and a company limited by guarantee. It is an organization for people who want to adopt organic methods on the farm, in the garden or when processing food, producing industrial products e.g. soil compost, and for consumers. It is a 32 county organization covering the Republic of Ireland.
Key areas of work include:
To rigorously maintain a set of production and processing standards and a certification scheme for organic food To provide a means of contact between members To encourage education and research To aid marketing and promotion of organic food in Ireland
Activities of the Organization include
To organize courses and conferences Organize workshops and farm walks Publish a bi-monthly magazine "Organic Matters" Develop local group network throughout the country Compilation of resource materials e.g. publications, Advice and support to organic producers.
